A Humble Request to All Brothers and Sisters: These days, Ghibli-style AI image generation has taken Instagram and other social media platforms by storm. People are using various AI tools like Leonardo.AI, Playground AI, BlueWillow, and others to transform their images into stunning AI-generated artworks. While these tools produce beautiful results, there is an important issue that most people overlook—your privacy might be at risk.

When you upload an image to these AI websites, you are not just sharing a picture. These platforms can collect sensitive data, such as:

• Your IP address
• Upload date and time
• Location data (if the photo contains metadata)
• Stored copies of your images on cloud servers

This means your pictures are not just being edited but might also be stored for future use, sometimes without your explicit consent.

How Can This Be Dangerous?

AI-powered platforms continuously improve their models by collecting and analyzing the data provided by users. But what if these images are used for other unintended purposes?

Imagine a scenario where someone uploads their photo to an AI website and asks the AI to add another person (a boy or a girl) to the picture. The AI can pull data from its cloud storage, merging someone else’s face into the final image. This means that your photo, once uploaded, could be used in AI-generated content without your permission.

Additionally, advanced AI tools can:

• Modify your face to create deepfake images
• Use your image for marketing purposes without your consent
• Sell AI-generated versions of your photos to customers
• Potentially misuse your data in ways that are difficult to track

This kind of privacy violation can lead to identity theft, misinformation, or misuse of personal images.

Why Should You Be Careful?

As a web developer, I understand how AI websites function. Most users believe they are just using a fun AI tool to generate cool images, but they often do not read the privacy policies of these websites. In reality, many AI platforms retain rights over uploaded images, which means they can legally use your photos in any way they choose.

This is why it is crucial to be cautious and informed before uploading personal images to any AI-powered platform.

Safe Alternatives for Editing Ghibli-Style Photos

If you love Ghibli-style or cartoon-like transformations of your pictures but still want to protect your privacy, here are some safer alternatives:

• Use Instagram filters: Instagram offers a variety of cartoon filters that allow you to create fun, AI-stylized images without storing your data.
• Photo editing apps: Applications like Prisma, ToonMe, or Voila AI Artist transform images into cartoon versions without requiring you to upload them to a cloud-based AI system.
• Offline software: Tools like Photoshop or Procreate can help achieve a similar effect without sharing your data online.

By choosing these alternatives, you ensure that your personal images remain secure, and you don’t have to worry about how AI companies might use them in the future.

Final Thoughts

AI-generated art is fascinating, and Ghibli-style filters are undeniably beautiful, but privacy concerns should not be ignored. Before uploading your pictures to an AI-powered website, think twice about the risks involved. Protecting your personal data should always be a priority, especially in an era where AI is advancing rapidly.

If you truly care about your privacy, stick to safer methods to achieve the same results without exposing your data to unknown AI platforms. Stay informed, stay cautious, and enjoy AI safely!