OpenAI is placing curbs on its artificial intelligence (AI) image generator after it went viral, unleashing a surge of anime-inspired images based on memes and real-world events, some of which have taken a disturbing turn.
On Sunday, ChatGPT went down following OpenAI’s warning that overwhelming demand for the tool was “melting” its servers. CEO Sam Altman said his company would place temporary limits on the image tool but assured users that it would not be downgraded.
