Daily ChatGPT users rise to fresh high on popular Ghibli-style AI images
The daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, hit a new peak last month due to the popularity of its new image filter converting personal photos into famous Japanese animation-style illustrations. Industry data revealed that ChatGPT's DAU reached an all-time high of 1.25 million. Subscribe to our WhatsApp and Telegram channels for the latest updates on Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, and Top Stories. Download our app for Android and iOS devices to stay informed on the go.
Seoul: The daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, rose to a new high last month, driven by the popularity of its new image filter that transforms personal photos into famous Japanese animation-style illustrations, industry data showed on Tuesday. ChatGPT’s DAU reached a record 1.25 million as of last Thursday, up from 1.03 million on March 10 and 790,000 on March 1, according to the data from industry tracker IGAWorks.
Popularity of New Image Filter
The rapid growth came with OpenAI's new image-generation tool, which allows users to convert their photos into illustrations inspired by Studio Ghibli films, reports Yonhap news agency. Founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio behind famous films, such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Spirited Away."
The new image tool gained global attention after OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman changed his profile picture on X, formerly Twitter, to a Ghibli-style version of himself, sparking a wave of user interest. However, the surge in AI-generated animated images has raised copyright concerns and technological issues.
Concerns and Responses
Altman said OpenAI plans to introduce rate limits on the feature, saying, "Our graphic processing units are melting." In a post on social media platform X, he said: "Can yall please chill on generating images this is insane our team needs sleep (sic)." Despite his appeal, many users were not convinced, with some even suggesting that he should fire his team.
Responding to one such post, Altman defended his team, saying they had built one of the biggest websites in the world in just 2.33 years. "No thanks. In addition to building AGI, this team is on trajectory to build the biggest website in the world from a cold start 2.33 years ago," Altman replied to the post.
Introduction of New Features
On March 25, OpenAI introduced its newest AI-powered image generator, integrated with ChatGPT's GPT-4o model. This feature allows users to refine images iteratively and maintain consistency across multiple edits. Since its launch, there has been a surge in user engagement, with many experimenting by transforming images into various artistic styles, including Studio Ghibli.
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