An AI-generated video featuring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recently captured widespread attention across social media platforms. Created using Sora 2, OpenAI’s latest AI video-generation tool, the clip has quickly become a trending topic due to its surreal and comedic narrative.
The video, shared on X by PJ Ace, CEO of Genre AI, depicts Altman in a simulated Studio Ghibli office. In the clip, Altman can be heard saying, “Japan is so cool, I’m taking these,” before comically grabbing artwork from co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s desk. The scene escalates with a parody of Miyazaki chasing Altman down a hallway, amplifying the humorous effect.
PJ Ace captioned the video, “Lmao, Sam Altman stealing art from Miyazaki in the Studio Ghibli HQ. Sora 2 is wilddddddd.” He later added in a follow-up post, “Credit to my buddy Albert Bozesan who posted this in our group chat. OpenAI may just win the AI race (and win hearts and minds) because of all the insane memes to stem from this.”
The video has elicited a diverse range of reactions online, blending amusement with apprehension. Many users found the clip hilarious, with comments like, “What are people even making with him in it,” and “Takes a massive brain to make this.” The creative and absurd premise also drew praise, with one user remarking, “Miyazaki can use this video as evidence,” and another celebrating Sora 2’s ability to create “unstoppable anime mashups.” The meme-worthy nature of the content was also highlighted, with a post stating, “Lol we gonna make Sam Altman regret dropping Sora 2.”
However, alongside the laughter, a current of skepticism ran through the reactions. One user expressed concern about the potential for misinformation, warning, “What is going to happen: nobody will trust anything from the internet.” This mixed response reflects a broader societal conversation about the impressive advancements in AI video generation, while also acknowledging the anxieties surrounding its potential misuse and the blurring lines between reality and AI-created content.