ChatGPT’s Latest Viral Trend: The AI Action Figure Craze Hits LinkedIn

The latest trend in AI-generated content is taking over LinkedIn, where users are turning themselves into action figures, further establishing ChatGPT as a major player in the world of image generation. The “AI Action Figure” trend, which showcases people as plastic figurines in blister packs, complete with accessories like laptops, books, and coffee cups, has caught the attention of professionals, marketers, and creatives alike.

This trend began on LinkedIn and has since spread to other social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. However, it hasn’t reached the viral level of the Studio Ghibli art trend, which continues to dominate Google’s search rankings. Despite its more niche appeal, the action figure trend signals another step forward for ChatGPT’s text-to-image feature, which has already proven immensely popular since its debut.

Unlike the Ghibli art style trend, which sparked significant backlash over ethical and copyright concerns, the AI action figure trend has, for the most part, avoided major controversies. While the Ghibli trend faced criticism from fans and creators, this latest craze remains relatively controversy-free — so far.

The trend has mostly been embraced by LinkedIn users, particularly marketers and self-proclaimed thought leaders, but notable brands such as Mac Cosmetics and NYX Cosmetics have also jumped on the bandwagon. However, the trend has yet to gain traction among mainstream celebrities or influencers, with a few exceptions like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene trying it out.

Although smaller in scale compared to the Studio Ghibli art trend, the action figure craze is a clear indication that ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities are drawing in everyday users, setting a new precedent in AI-driven social media trends.