OpenAI is reportedly nearing completion of a massive $40 billion funding round, with SoftBank leading the way. But this week, it wasn’t just the company funding news making headlines — its new image generator went live in ChatGPT, with capabilities including the ability to turn ordinary images into Studio Ghibli-style animation stills. While AI-generated art often sparks philosophical debates, this tool has been getting buzz for its visually impressive results. Of course, it also raises some big questions about copyright and intellectual property.
Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane are unpacking the week’s news, including how OpenAI’s latest tool is sparking both excitement and debate.