New Delhi, May 18 -- Sam Altman's revelation that Indian users generated over one billion images on ChatGPT Images 2.0 in less than a month reveals how India's digital culture is rapidly adopting generative AI not just for productivity but also for self-expression, branding, and storytelling.

The surge is being driven by anime avatars, cinematic portraits, and stylised selfies across platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. But beyond personal use, small businesses and creators are employing AI visuals for marketing campaigns, YouTube thumbnails, and event promotions. This signals a shift where generative AI is becoming a mainstream tool for India's creator economy.

"Already more than 1 billion images created there; awesome to see," Altma...