The Rede on this: This viral moment exposes the strategic inconsistency in AI copyright policies. OpenAI distinguishes between "individual living artists" (protected) and "broader studio styles" (fair game) while conveniently ignoring that living artists like Hayao Miyazaki created those studio aesthetics. The exceptional fidelity of OpenAI's Ghibli replications suggests they've optimized specifically for popular art styles that drive user engagement and social sharing. Watch for whether courts ultimately view this as clever feature engineering or systematic copyright evasion—their decisions will reshape creative AI's business model.

The Rede on this: Google's coordinated feature release across Search, Maps, Lens and Gemini reveals its strategy to recapture travel planning workflows from generative AI competitors. Rather than building a standalone travel assistant, Google weaponizes its ecosystem advantage—embedding AI exactly where users already research destinations. The screenshot feature particularly demonstrates Google's evolution from passive search provider to active planning assistant. This marks a strategic shift: instead of directing users elsewhere for information, Google now aims to contain the entire travel planning journey within its product universe.