1M AI Images = Water for 2,000 People. Still Worth the Likes?
The Viral Trend with a Hidden Cost
Social media is awash with #AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style images, from whimsical selfies to reimagined historical scenes. Over 6 million posts using Ghibli-related hashtags have already flooded Instagram alone, showcasing just how viral and beloved this aesthetic has become.
At the heart of this explosion in AI-generated creativity is the soaring popularity of tools like #ChatGPT, which reportedly added 1 million users in just one hour, according to #OpenAI CEO Sam #Altman. The hunger for AI-driven content creation has never been greater, fueled by both curiosity and the chase for social media clout.
But behind the pastel-colored euphoria lies a stark reality: every AI-generated image consumes real-world resources, including precious water, enough to sustain thousands in drought-stricken regions.
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