ChatGPT's new Image Generation Model - Unconventional Examples

AI-generated images are reshaping social media

ChatGPT-4o is pushing AI-generated visuals into the mainstream. Users are leveraging it to create hyper-realistic family portraits, artistic reinterpretations of famous memes, and even Ghibli-style transformations of their own photos.

OpenAI’s image model dominates the AI landscape

ChatGPT-4o has overshadowed major AI advancements, including Gemini 2.5 Pro’s coding updates. While Gemini has outperformed Claude in programming tasks, ChatGPT-4o’s image generation has captured the broader tech community’s attention.

Midjourney, previously the go-to for AI-generated images, now faces serious competition. Unlike Midjourney’s complex prompting system, ChatGPT-4o enables users to edit images through direct text commands. This shift makes image generation more intuitive and accessible.

Midjourney’s founder acknowledged that they won't replicate the chat interface. It makes sense as a bootstrapped company.

ChatGPT is the new Photoshop now.

AI-generated ads are revolutionizing marketing

Mad Men-style ads at the push of a button

ChatGPT-4o makes it possible to recreate classic advertising aesthetics. Heer Shingala prompted the model to generate a Mad Men-style print ad using the popular Indian product Vicco, and the results resembled a high-end commercial design.

Prompt: "create a madman style print ad using this extremely popular indian product"

The ad has insane copywriting.

Instant ad creation is now possible

Marketing professionals are now producing high-quality ads in minutes. Ali Qureshi showcases a set of polished ad creatives generated rapidly with ChatGPT-4o.

AI can replicate and enhance any ad

Users are leveraging ChatGPT-4o to precisely reproduce existing ads while incorporating new elements.

In one case, a prompt instructed the model to recreate an ad using a Ridge Wallet image while ensuring the design remained professional and brand-consistent.

Prompt: "Reproduce this ad, but use the ridge wallet image. Change the heading to match Ridge. Show the back and side views of the wallet too."

AI turns sketches into ready-to-use thumbnails

ChatGPT-4o enables users to transform rough sketches into fully realized, high-resolution thumbnails.

A viral example involved a sketch-to-thumbnail transformation where the AI followed specific instructions, such as replacing a drawn dollar bill with a realistic $100 bill.

Prompt: ""turn this into a hyper-realistic 1920x1080 thumbnail. remove the 'sketch' in the top right. make the dollar bill on the left be a real $100 bill. let your creativity run wild but follow the instructions that are on the thumbnail"

AI-generated landing pages disrupt web design

AI-generated landing pages are streamlining website development.

A viral example demonstrates how ChatGPT-4o produced a sleek, conversion-optimized landing page from a simple prompt.

AI memes and pop culture are fueling engagement

The Olympic 2024 meme showcases AI’s cultural impact

AI-generated content is amplifying internet culture. A popular meme from the 2024 Olympics contrasts a heavily geared-up newbie shooter with a veteran carrying only the essentials can be seen converted into a John Wick style movie poster.

AI humor is reshaping internet culture

AI-generated humor is resonating with audiences. A widely shared image titled Every Woman’s Phone Right Now showcases a chaotic phone home screen, illustrating how AI humor can go viral.

Rick and Morty Illustration

AI-generated Rick and Morty version of your own portrait stands out.

Prompt: "Turn it into a Rick e Morty illustration in a futuristic space office"

Comic Strips

A professor created a comic series for children explaining the life of immune cells.

The Studio Ghibli AI trend is going viral

Ghibli-style portraits are a social media sensation

AI-generated anime portraits have become a hit. A viral post suggested that sending a Ghibli-style portrait to a spouse could create an emotional reaction, fueling the trend further.

Spouses are replaced with family, pets, kids, and memes.

AI-generated Ghibli websites are a new design trend

Developers are exploring AI-generated UI designs in a Ghibli aesthetic. One user demonstrated how ChatGPT-4o transformed a16z’s website into an ghibli-inspired interface, suggesting a shift in web design trends.

Meme conversions into Ghibli art are exploding online

Users are turning viral memes into Ghibli-style illustrations, reinforcing the AI’s adaptability. A viral post titled "ChatGPT when another Studio Ghibli request comes in" highlights this trend.

Another example involves an Olympic 2024 meme getting an anime-style remake.

Yet another example covers the popular tech memes.

The Ghibli AI gold rush is a multi-million-dollar opportunity

AI-powered iOS apps can ride this trend

Developers are shipping iOS apps that transform user photos into Ghibli-style images, capitalizing on TikTok’s viral trends. A VC noted that people are going to make millions by vibe coding apps.

A Headshot AI founder suggested that launching a Ghibli-style AI transformation app could be a highly profitable move.

ChatGPT-4o is redefining image generation, making high-quality visuals more accessible. Its impact spans marketing, content creation, and web design. Those who adopt this technology early will have a competitive advantage in digital media.

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