A new ChatGPT image generation update has sparked a global frenzy, with users flooding social media with Studio Ghibli-style artwork. The surge in demand has been so overwhelming that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged users to slow down, citing strain on the company’s resources.
Sam Altman Calls for a Break
As users continued to generate images at an unprecedented rate, Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask people to “chill out.” He revealed that OpenAI’s team had been struggling to keep up with the load since the feature’s launch.
“Can y’all please chill on generating images? Our team needs sleep,” Altman wrote. He later described the demand as “biblical,” saying he had never seen anything like it.
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Why the Demand is So High
ChatGPT’s new image generation feature is different from previous versions. Earlier, it relied on DALL·E 3 for images, but now, the same GPT-4o model that processes text also creates visuals. This allows the AI to generate more detailed, context-aware, and stylized images, leading to a massive surge in usage.
The update initially rolled out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users, but even free users now have access to the viral Ghibli-style filter. Beyond Ghibli art, users are also exploring comics, posters, presentations, and infographics.
OpenAI Struggles to Keep Up
With millions of users experimenting with image generation, OpenAI’s computing power is under immense pressure. Altman previously mentioned that their GPUs were “melting”, forcing the company to introduce limits on image generation, even for paying users.
Despite these restrictions, demand has not slowed down. Users continue to push the tool’s limits, sharing AI-generated Ghibli characters, dream-like landscapes, and animated scenes across social media.
What’s Next for OpenAI?
While the company works to manage the unexpected surge in activity, OpenAI has not announced any long-term restrictions on image generation. However, further limits may be introduced if demand continues to outpace available resources.
For now, users are encouraged to use the feature responsibly—or at least give OpenAI’s engineers a chance to catch their breath.
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