TN Cyber Crime Wing warns public against misuse of Ghibli AI Art platforms

The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued a public advisory, warning citizens about the rising misuse of AI-generated Ghibli-style art, which has recently become a tool for cybercriminals.

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Officials have noted a growing number of cases where individuals unknowingly compromise their personal information by uploading selfies or personal photos to platforms that transform them into animations mimicking the iconic Ghibli aesthetic.

While these AI tools may appear to offer harmless fun, authorities caution that they often pose serious threats to user privacy and data security. Cybersecurity experts revealed that several of these platforms collect and store users' biometric data - such as facial features - without clear or informed consent.

Once uploaded, users typically lose control over how their images are stored, shared, or potentially misused.