Your Memories Are Not Just Yours

Have you also tried the viral Ghibli-style image?

AI-generated Ghibli-style images are going viral on social media. People are transforming movie scenes and even family photos into dreamy, animated-style pictures. But experts warn there could be privacy risks when using AI tools. It’s fun, but we need to be careful about how our personal data is used.

Let’s not ignore the unseen risks behind the trend

• Once you share personal photos with AI platforms, you might lose control over them. They could be used in ways you didn’t expect.
• AI models, especially those used for image generation, are often trained on large datasets. In some cases, photos or likenesses of individuals may be included without their consent.
• Your data might be used to target you with personalized ads or even shared or sold to third parties without your knowledge.
• Uploading pictures or thoughts to AI tools can expose metadata, location data, and other sensitive information, which is especially risky for children.
• These tools may collect facial recognition data, increasing the risk of misuse or unauthorized tracking of your identity.
• There is often a lack of transparency about how these systems use, handle and store user data.

So, the next time you enter a Ghibli prompt into your favorite AI platform, keep the above facts in mind.

If it’s free, you (and your data) are the price!!!

Sources:

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/ghibli-art-fun-trend-or-privacy-nightmare-experts-warn-of-risks-involved-8059734
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/ghibli-style-ai-images-are-fun-but-is-it-safe-to-upload-personal-photos-heres-what-happens-to-them-once-theyre-uploaded/articleshow/119853302.cms?from=md