ChatGPT 1980s photo trend: Shashi Tharoor and his sons join the AI fad; Netizens React: ‘Prettier than Shah Rukh Khan’ | Today’s news
Along with his sons, Shashi Tharoor joined the 1980s ChatGPT photo trend with pictures from his own past. His social media posts on X and Instagram include photos he says were taken during the decade in question.
“Seems like the 80s are back, thanks to AI,” wrote Shashi Tharoor. “I thought I’d join the trend the old-fashioned way.”
He added: “A couple of photos from a real decade!”
Quick answers to key questions
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ChatGPT’s 1980s Photo Trend involves uploading a photo to ChatGPT and asking them to render an image in an authentic 1980s style that includes elements such as clothing, hairstyles and lighting from the era.
To create an 80s photo, open ChatGPT, upload a photo, describe the 80s style you want, and request that the person’s recognizable features and skin tone be preserved. Edit the prompt if needed.
The trend is popular due to its nostalgic appeal and the fusion of artificial intelligence with retro aesthetics, allowing users to recreate the magic of 80s Indian pop culture in their images.
Yes, users should be careful about privacy as uploading photos may involve sharing personal information. It is important to understand the service’s data retention and processing policies.
Users can request specific styles such as Bollywood portraits, retro family albums, wedding photos or classic street scenes to customize the aesthetics of their images.
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The Congressman shared two different images on X (formerly Twitter). “Me in the 80s! (also starring: Ishaan Tharoor (in red shirt), Kanishk Tharoor (maroon shirt)),” he wrote.
The response on social media included compliments, movie comparisons and jokes about his enduring appeal.
Several commenters welcomed Tharoor’s decision to share the genuine photos. ChatGPT India himself commented: “The perfect past!”
Shashi Tharoor joins the 1980s viral ChatGPT photo trend(Screengrabs from Instagram/shashitharoor)
One pointed out that these are real pictures, unlike many of the pictures circulating online. Another praised its retro style and charm of a younger look.
“An absolute masterpiece of retro sophistication! Exuding timeless charm and quintessential 80s elegance,” read one comment.
Some felt it was hardly a trend to follow. One admirer said he “was and is” Trend.
“Still very very handsome. A face card that never turns down,” another user wrote.
Others described him as handsome, stylish and impressive at various stages of life. “Boiled, grilled, baked – forget it all sir, you’ve been eating with this trend,” read one comment.
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One Instagram user wrote, “Learning aura farming from Mr. Shashi Tharoor.”
The photos also prompted comparisons with famous faces from entertainment and television. One commentator said that Tharoor resembled Bollywood actor Chandrachur Singh.
Shashi Tharoor joins ChatGPT’s 1980s viral AI photo trend (Screengrabs from Instagram/shashitharoor)
“You look more handsome than Shah Rukh Khan at that age! If you entered Bollywood, you could be running for money with all four Khans (Aamir, Shah Rukh, Salman & Saif),” one user commented.
Another suggested a resemblance to TV presenter Arnab Goswami with added glasses. Others felt that he looked like an actor from Pakistani dramas.
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Some wondered if he ever considered entering film. “You could have easily been in Hollywood,” one person wrote on X.
“Then you’d be a hit South Indian movie star,” commented another user X.
Social networks questionable
Some responses questioned whether what the Thiruvananthapuram MP shared were real photos. Some have speculated that the photos may have been created by artificial intelligence.
“How is the expression exactly the same on both photos? Some old AI?” one of them asked.
“Is it AI generated or the 1980s in the real world?” another user wondered.
1980s ChatGPT Photo Challenge
Want to join the viral AI trend? Upload your photo to ChatGPT and copy/paste this prompt:
“Create a retro portrait of this lady/man in a retro 80’s style. Keep the face and features of the man/woman exactly the same. Keep the face 100% the same as the reference photo. Keep the face appropriate for the mood and color of the photo.”
