Sam Altman responds to Studio Ghibli's portrait of Sachin Tendulkar created by ChatGPT; he transforms into an Indian cricketer.
Are you trying too hard to conquer the Indian market, Sam?
Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, expressed great excitement about the controversial virality of ChatGPT-4o, where millions of users joined the Studio Ghibli curry trend. While artists from various parts of the world voiced their discontent over the misuse of artificial intelligence to plagiarize intellectual properties and evade copyright laws, many users sought a new way to escape existential anxiety, thus embracing this digital reality.
Most of the tool's usage seemed to come from India, a country where cricket is considered almost a religion and Sachin Tendulkar is viewed as a deity. Following a tweet from the famous player hinting at a new AI-related trend, Altman responded by suggesting what cricket might look like if it had been created by Ghibli. In another tweet, he was seen wearing the Indian team’s jersey, stating that what is happening with AI adoption in India is impressive. “We love seeing this explosion of creativity; India is outpacing the world,” added the OpenAI leader.
The reaction to his enthusiasm was swift, with some internet users criticizing his sudden interest in the Indian market. Comments like “Sam is trying to attract Indian customers” and “India is just a bigger market for you” reflected the skepticism of some users. Others even referred to Altman as “the final boss of sycophants,” in a clear critique of his approach.
This controversy has highlighted the clash between admiration for technological innovation and concern over plagiarism in the art realm, underscoring the divide of opinions regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and culture.