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April 28, 2025

AI-Generated Images Mimicking Studio Ghibli May Be Banned by Japanese Lawmakers

In recent weeks, the Internet has been swarming with “Ghiblified” images. At first glance, these images seem to be charming odes to Studio Ghibli’s iconic animation style, but look closer and warped fingers, lines, and edges emerge. All of them have been generated by AI models like ChatGPT, sparking controversy within animation circles and other creative industries over copyright and ethical concerns.

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April 27, 2025

Expressive Seascape Paintings Capture the Fleeting Moods of the Open Waters

Like many things in nature, the sea is far from constant. One day, it can be placid and gleaming, whereas on another day, it can be volatile and severe. It’s temperamental, its moods sometimes shifting within the same hour, but that’s precisely what Scott Laurenson is drawn to. Based in coastal Queensland, Australia, the artist has long created oil paintings of the ocean, capturing its distinct colors and contours.

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April 26, 2025

This Art Nouveau Hotel in Mexico City Has One of the Most Beautiful Lobbies in the World

Art Nouveau is alive and well in Mexico City. To travel in time and step into this lavish architectural style, you just need to visit the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México. The building is full of history and boasts one of the most beautiful hotel lobbies in the world. Located just across the street from the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, the hotel is stunning for its plaza views.

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April 25, 2025

Researchers Say They’ve Discovered “Unprecedented” New Color No One Has Ever Seen Before

Our eyes allow us to perceive the many colors that make up our world; however, it looks like we may have missed one of them. A team of scientists claims to have found a color no one has ever seen before. Their descriptions of this elusive shade have elicited curiosity, wonder, and even some skepticism among their peers. The researchers published their findings in the journal Science Advances.

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