Move over, Hollywood—AI is now serving memes that hit harder than any blockbuster. A wild AI-generated video of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman “stealing” Studio Ghibli art has gone viral, and the internet can’t stop laughing. The timing is perfect: the clip surfaced right after OpenAI unveiled Sora 2, its latest AI-generation software, giving creators a new playground for absurd, hilarious content.
In the clip shared on X by Genre AI CEO PJ Ace, Altman is seen recording himself in Studio Ghibli, jokingly saying Japan is so cool he’s taking the artwork. He grabs pieces from co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s desk, only to be chased in exaggerated, comedic fashion by Miyazaki himself, pleading for him to stop. The over-the-top antics make it impossible not to chuckle.
PJ Ace credited his friend Albert Bozesan for sharing the clip in a group chat and added that OpenAI could win not just the AI race, but also hearts and culture, thanks to the insane wave of memes stemming from this. After all, memes drive culture, and Sora 2 seems poised to fuel endless, hilarious content. Whether it’s a nod to AI’s growing creative power or just pure internet chaos, the video is proof that sometimes, tech and memes collide in the funniest ways possible.
Netizens react
Many users are having a field day with the viral clip. Some pointed out that a huge chunk of Sora 2 videos they’ve seen feature Sam Altman “stealing” artwork, turning him into an unexpected meme icon. Others joked that he might now be the most valuable IP, given the vast amount of content being created around him. A few speculated that with a year or two, the AI-generated videos could become flawless. Some even quipped that this could have been Sam’s real career, while others expressed excitement at seeing more of this playful, chaotic side brought to life through OpenAI content.
In the clip shared on X by Genre AI CEO PJ Ace, Altman is seen recording himself in Studio Ghibli, jokingly saying Japan is so cool he’s taking the artwork. He grabs pieces from co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s desk, only to be chased in exaggerated, comedic fashion by Miyazaki himself, pleading for him to stop. The over-the-top antics make it impossible not to chuckle.
PJ Ace credited his friend Albert Bozesan for sharing the clip in a group chat and added that OpenAI could win not just the AI race, but also hearts and culture, thanks to the insane wave of memes stemming from this. After all, memes drive culture, and Sora 2 seems poised to fuel endless, hilarious content. Whether it’s a nod to AI’s growing creative power or just pure internet chaos, the video is proof that sometimes, tech and memes collide in the funniest ways possible.
Lmao, Sam Altman stealing art from Miyazaki in the Studio Ghibli HQ.
— PJ Ace (@PJaccetturo) October 1, 2025
Sora 2 is wilddddddd. pic.twitter.com/qzhfMs0A2t
Netizens react
Many users are having a field day with the viral clip. Some pointed out that a huge chunk of Sora 2 videos they’ve seen feature Sam Altman “stealing” artwork, turning him into an unexpected meme icon. Others joked that he might now be the most valuable IP, given the vast amount of content being created around him. A few speculated that with a year or two, the AI-generated videos could become flawless. Some even quipped that this could have been Sam’s real career, while others expressed excitement at seeing more of this playful, chaotic side brought to life through OpenAI content.
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