Our Team Needs Sleep – Sam Altman Appeals As Ghibli AI Trend Overloads Servers
Our Team Needs Sleep – Sam Altman Appeals As Ghibli AI Trend Overloads Servers
As AI-generated images in Studio Ghibli’s signature style flood social media, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has urged users to slow down, citing heavy strain on ChatGPT’s servers.
The viral trend, inspired by the hand-drawn aesthetic of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, has taken over social platforms, with users generating dreamy landscapes and reimagined pop culture characters. However, the overwhelming demand has put OpenAI’s image-generation tool under immense pressure.
Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to express the situation, posting, “Can y’all please chill on generating images? This is insane, our team needs sleep.” His comment highlights the challenges faced by OpenAI’s engineers as they manage the surge in requests.
Studio Ghibli, founded by Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is famous for masterpieces like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle. The studio’s distinct art style—soft backgrounds, emotive characters, and nostalgic atmospheres—has captivated audiences for decades. Now, AI tools are allowing users to recreate that aesthetic, fueling the latest internet obsession.
With no signs of the trend slowing down, OpenAI continues to handle the massive influx of requests. Meanwhile, Altman’s lighthearted plea serves as a reminder of the real-world impact of viral AI trends on tech infrastructure.
