Sam Altman asks internet to get over Ghibli style? CEO turns Indian cricketer in Anime AI pic

Sam Altman’s Anime style post in a jersey with India written on it has prompted a flurry of remarks on X. While some were impressed, others turned critics.

Updated on: Apr 3, 2025, 06:27:09 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Sam Altman has had his share of fun with the Studio Ghibli-style photo using the latest native image generator of ChatGPT. First, he changed his X profile picture into a Ghibli-style image, then shared an AI-created picture of himself with his newborn son. However, the latest one he created is different from the others, and this AI art shows him in Anime style. The CEO also shared the prompt he used to get the visual.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted this picture of himself in Anime style on X. (AFP, X@sama)

“Prompt: sam altman as a cricket player in anime style,” the OpenAI CEO wrote while sharing a photo. The image is particularly interesting as it shows him holding a cricket bat while wearing a jersey with the word “India” written on it.

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Take a look at the post here:

The picture prompted a discussion among social media users, especially the desi audience. An X user tagged Perplexity AI and asked, “Is he a better player than Virat Kohli?” The chatbot replied, “Hard to say, considering this is just an anime-style depiction and not a real-life comparison! Virat Kohli's cricketing skills are legendary with proven records, so it’s safe to say he’s still the benchmark for greatness on the field.”

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Another added, “Are you Indian?” A third posted, “You represent Indian cricket now.” A fourth wrote, “The surroundings look like a baseball stadium, and it’s a baseball, not a cricket ball, here in the image created. Quite a basic error if you’re talking about wanting to grow in India!”

A few also referenced Altman’s previous X posts about Ghibli-style image creation. In one of his posts, he urged the users to slow down, posting, “This is insane; our team needs sleep.” Later, he teased a version 2 posting, "Y’all are not ready for images v2..."

What are your thoughts on this anime-style image posted by Sam Altman?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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