How retro 1980s AI photo ChatGPT trend triggered BJP vs Congress meme war - See pics of Modi, Rahul Gandhi, others

In a recent social media frenzy, the 1980s AI-generated photo trend made its way into the political realm, igniting a meme war between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the competing Congress party. Politicians from both parties began sharing vintage-style images aimed at their rivals, with the Congress party leading the charge by targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP responded in kind, using real photographs of Modi from the 1980s.

The trend, known as the ChatGPT 1980s photo trend, involves using artificial intelligence to transform modern selfies into retro portraits reminiscent of the 1980s. The phenomenon has gained traction on platforms like Instagram and X, with influencers and politicians alike participating in the nostalgic wave. BJP leaders, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, shared their AI-generated retro photos, while Congress MP Shashi Tharoor opted for a more traditional approach by sharing actual photographs from the decade.

The AI-generated trend has proven to be a powerful tool in political communication, allowing parties to shape narratives and engage with social media audiences through memes, stylized images, and viral formats.