A new artificially intelligent (AI) photo app has taken Vietnam by storm for its anime-style image generation feature. Loopsie has become the most downloaded app in Vietnam this month for its ability to create comic-book-inspired images from any photograph. Loopsie was reportedly developed by an Italy-based company in 2018. The app was initially focused on creating motion pictures and videos from photos. However, in late 2022, the iOS version of the Loopsie app introduced the ability to retouch photos. And since mid-August, Loopsie’s “Old School Anime” filter has become extremely popular among social media users in Vietnam. The feature transforms...