2 weeks Ago By James Paul
OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman is over the moon with the contentious virality of ChatGPT 4o as millions of users hopped on the Studio Ghibli curry train. While artists around the globe (barring a few) protested against the blatant misuse of AI plagiarizing IPs, disregarding copyright laws, the sheeple just needed another filter to escape the existential dread, embracing the matrix. Seemingly the most usage came from India, where cricket is a religion and Sachin Tendulkar its god! Reacting to the Master Blaster GOAT’s tweet, “ AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna.
Toh socha, what if Ghibli made Cricket?” Sam Altman asked, “ Want to play? ” Sachin had Ghiblified the 2011 World Cup win. In a separate post, Altman transformed himself into a cricket player, donning an Indian jersey. He also remarked that “ what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch .
” “ we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world, ” the OpenAI boss added. AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket? pic.
twitter.com/NdKptwOliM — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2025 want to play? — Sam Altman (@sama) April 2, 2025 prompt: sam altman as a cricket player in anime style pic.twitter.
com/kgflS6dT6o — Sam Altman (@sama) April 2, 2025 Reactions poured in with a handful of netizens slamming Sam Altman’s sudden outpouring of affection for India. “ Sam trying hard to attract Indian customers, ” wrote one, while another user remarked, “ Sam patronizing Cricket because India is going wild with the Ghibli art. ” Yet another user noted, “ Everyone wants to capture Indian market.
” “ India is just a bigger market for you guys, stop doing over acting ,” jibed one, while another user took a scathing dig, labeling Sam Altman “ Bootlicking final boss. ” Sam trying hard to attract indian consumers — Crypto King (@CryptoKing4Ever) April 2, 2025 Sam patronizing Cricket because India is going wild with the Ghibli art 😂 — Vaibhav Bafna (@bafnavaibhav) April 2, 2025 everyone wants to capture Indian market 🤣🤣 — pranav⚡ (@i_pranavvvvv) April 3, 2025 bootlicking final boss :p — Luv G (@prembhaaii) April 3, 2025 India is just a bigger market for you guys, stop doing over acting — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) April 2, 2025 See Also: Artists Across The Globe Protest Sam Altman With ‘No AI Art’ As Ghibli-Generator ChatGPT Goes Free Today See Also: Vishal Dadlani Slams ChatGPT-Generated Ghibli Selfies: ‘Can’t Support Plagiarization Of An Artist’s Life’s Work’ Cover: Patrick Gawande / Mashable India.
