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OpenAI has recently launched a new image-generation feature in its ChatGPT tool, allowing users to transform images into styles resembling popular studios such as Studio Ghibli. This update has reignited debates around copyright laws, as these tools can replicate copyrighted styles, raising potential legal implications. The feature has gained significant traction, with social media flooded with AI-generated images in Studio Ghibli styles, including those of public figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. While OpenAI claims it does not replicate the style of individual living artists, it permits broader studio styles. This development has prompted ongoing lawsuits questioning whether training AI models on copyrighted works without proper attribution or payment violates copyright laws.