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The internet has exploded with a new trend—AI-generated art in the distinct style of Studio Ghibli.

OpenAI’s latest image-generation tool, powered by the advanced GPT-4o model, has captivated users with its ability to create stunningly detailed, hand-painted visuals reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpieces.

However, this viral phenomenon has come with an unexpected consequence: OpenAI’s GPUs struggle to keep up, leading to temporary rate limits and longer processing times.

CEO Sam Altman has jokingly remarked that the company’s GPUs are “melting” under the intense demand. Dive deeper into this Must-Read.

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🖼️ OpenAI’s GPUs ‘melt’ as AI Ghibli art surge hits 1M users in an hour

The AI’s ability to replicate this aesthetic with impressive accuracy has fueled an overwhelming surge in demand. However, this surge has also put OpenAI’s infrastructure under immense pressure.

Despite OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s plea for users to slow down image generation, ChatGPT’s growth has hit an all-time high. The introduction of Ghibli-style AI art has sparked an internet frenzy, pushing the platform to gain one million new users every hour.

Altman acknowledged the explosive growth in a post on X, saying, “The ChatGPT launch 26 months ago was one of the craziest viral moments I’d ever seen, and we added one million users in five days. We added one million users in the last hour.”

🧲 World's smallest battery-free flying robot uses magnets for power

A team at UC Berkeley has developed the world’s smallest wireless flying robot, inspired by bumblebees.

Weighing just 21 milligrams and measuring under a centimeter in diameter, the miniature drone can hover, change directions, and accurately hit small targets.

Applying an external magnetic field causes the robot to spin, generating enough lift to help the robot fly. The system can be used for surveillance, environmental monitoring, and search-and-rescue operations.

🧔🏻‍♂️ Men’s turn: US scientists unveil a hormone-free male birth control pill

A groundbreaking male birth control pill is advancing through clinical trials, marking a major step toward expanding contraceptive options.

Researchers from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with Columbia University and YourChoice Therapeutics, have developed YCT-529—a hormone-free oral contraceptive designed for men.

Unlike traditional contraceptives that rely on hormonal changes, YCT-529 works by inhibiting sperm production.

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