PM Narendra Modi’s Ghibli-style post gets THIS reaction from OpenAI’s CEO

In the fast-paced world of social media, a single post can go viral for reasons you never expected. Recently, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman found himself at the center of one such moment when he reacted to a post featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reimagined in the magical style of Ghibli.
If you haven’t been keeping up, Ghibli-inspired art has become a major trend online, with users generating whimsical, animated-style images using AI tools like OpenAI’s own ChatGPT. Altman’s response to the post, which was shared by India’s government social media platform, has sparked conversation across the internet. Was his repost just a casual gesture, or is there something more behind it? Let’s dive in and see it for ourselves!
The post that captured everyone's attention
The buzz started when the Indian government’s official platform, MyGov, shared a post featuring Prime Minister Modi in the signature style of Studio Ghibli. In the post, Modi is seen in various iconic moments, like shaking hands with former U.S. President Donald Trump, visiting the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya, and even playing with lion cubs.

The caption accompanying the post read: “Main character? No. He’s the whole storyline. Experience through New India in Studio Ghibli strokes.” It was a creative and playful way of celebrating the PM's leadership, and the internet quickly took notice.
However, what really made this post stand out was not just the artwork– it was the response from Sam Altman. Altman reshared the post on his own social media, adding nothing more than an Indian flag emoji. It may seem simple, but this small act caught the eye of many, and naturally, the internet had a lot to say about it.
Altman’s simple repost: A casual comment or a strategic move?
Altman’s repost of the Ghibli-style Modi image led to a wave of speculation across social media. Was this just a random comment, or is there a deeper reason behind his action?
One user on X (formerly Twitter) playfully remarked, “bro knows how to gain audience,” while another said, “let’s be honest, none of us expected this ghibli style to take over the world, not even the creators.” It’s clear that people are having fun with the viral trend, but some also see Altman’s involvement as part of OpenAI’s broader efforts to establish a stronger connection with Indian users.
The Ghibli craze: Why the trend is taking over
Altman’s repost happened at the height of the Ghibli-style image craze! With the introduction of OpenAI’s latest image-generation capabilities, powered by GPT-4, users have been flooding social media with Ghibli-inspired artwork, transforming everything from celeb icons to personal photos into beautiful, animated creations.
But the massive scale of this trend has led to some challenges. In fact, just a few days before Altman’s repost, he had taken to X to humorously ask users to “please chill on generating images.”
The high demand for AI-generated Ghibli art had put considerable strain on OpenAI’s servers, slowing down their service. “Can yall please chill on generating images? This is insane. Our team needs sleep,” Altman had posted, acknowledging the massive popularity of the tool while also hinting at the overwhelming usage that comes with such viral trends.