ChatGPT’s latest image generation feature has taken the internet by storm, with users transforming their everyday photos into stunning works of art. While the tool offers various artistic styles, one has captured the most attention—the enchanting, hand-drawn aesthetic of Studio Ghibli.

What began as a lighthearted trend, however, has taken an eerie turn. Some users claim that when they upload images for Ghibli-style transformation, the AI mysteriously adds extra figures—people who weren’t in the original photos.

This unsettling phenomenon has sparked wild speculation, with some wondering if ChatGPT’s AI is detecting something beyond the visible world.

Several users have shared their eerie discoveries, noting that their AI-generated images featured shadowy or ghostly additions. 

One user who uploaded a mirror selfie was shocked to find an unfamiliar woman and a child appearing beside her in the Ghibli style AI generated image. “ChatGPT ❌ Ghost Detector ✅,” she wrote, echoing the sentiments of many others.

As more users experiment with the tool, reports of AI-generated “ghosts” continue to spread. Whether this is just an AI glitch or something more mysterious remains a topic of debate—but one thing is certain: ChatGPT’s Ghibli-style feature is more than just a viral trend; it’s a digital mystery keeping the internet on edge.