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News18
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
'Modi Ji Should Announce Ceasefire': Internet Has A Field Day Amid Elon Musk Vs Donald Trump Drama
The unlikely political alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk came to a dramatic end on Thursday, erupting into a highly public and bitter fallout. As US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk traded barbs in a high-profile war of words, Indian social media users found comic relief in the chaos. While the world watched two of the planet's most powerful figures, desi meme-makers seized the moment. Jokes about a mock 'ceasefire" deal flooded timelines, with many imagining Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepping in as a peace negotiator between the feuding titans. Just as Trump had posted when India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, a user on X shared a similar-looking post saying, 'Modi got Elon Musk and Trump to call a ceasefire." The post was accompanied by an edited image that appeared to show the tweet coming from Prime Minister Modi's official account. PM Modi got Elon Musk and Trump to call a ceasefire — Shah (@Iamshah0000) June 5, 2025 In another post, a user wrote, 'Modi ji should announce a ceasefire between Musk & Trump." The post has garnered over 243,000 views since Thursday evening. Modi ji should announce a ceasefire between Musk & Trump — Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) June 5, 2025 Among several others was a post featuring a Ghibli-style image of Trump and Elon Musk with PM Modi seated between them. The user captioned it, explaining that Modi is shown mediating peace between the two tech titans. The unlikely political alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk came to a dramatic end on Thursday, erupting into a highly public and bitter fallout. In a televised Oval Office address, the U.S. President lashed out at Musk, threatening to revoke the billionaire's lucrative government contracts in retaliation for his criticism of a major federal spending bill. Expressing his frustration, Trump said he was 'very disappointed" in Musk—a former advisor and top donor—after the Tesla CEO publicly denounced the administration's 'big, beautiful" budget proposal currently before Congress. The clash quickly escalated on social media, with both figures trading barbs. Musk went a step further, posting an unverified claim that Trump is named in government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The rift may carry serious political and economic consequences. Shares of Tesla tumbled, and Musk declared he would pull the plug on a key U.S. space program involving SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. Although many had speculated that the alliance between the world's most powerful leader and its richest man was unsustainable, the speed and scale of the breakdown caught Washington off guard. First Published: June 06, 2025, 09:48 IST
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Online trolling wars at PU escalate into real-world clashes, harassment complaint filed by one
Chandigarh: What began as anonymous trolling and meme warfare among student factions at Panjab University has now spilled into the physical campus, sparking formal complaints and growing concerns about safety and political intimidation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In recent weeks, Instagram pages — many featuring anime, Ghibli-style art or AI-generated visuals — have targeted students with vague threats of 'scandals', trolling, and personal attacks. Some pages appear aligned with student organisations, while others mock leaders, professors and even grieving students. PU student Avtar Singh was among the first to formally raise a red flag. In a detailed complaint to the cyber cell, Singh alleged that a fake chat containing inappropriate messages, falsely attributed to him, was circulated to university-linked Instagram pages in an apparent attempt to defame him. "I want to make it absolutely clear that I have never sent any such messages," Singh said. "This was a deliberate attempt to humiliate me because I have raised questions about how things work here. The person behind it didn't succeed, but the damage and mental stress were real." Singh's complaint also mentioned that the same account had earlier left offensive comments on his photos before vanishing altogether on May 1. He has asked the police to trace the identity behind the handle and take legal action under cybercrime and defamation laws. Last week, members of the Students Organisation of India (SOI), allegedly accompanied by two to three outsiders, entered the university library and pulled a student out from the second floor and indulged in a physical spat. According to witnesses, the student had uploaded an Instagram story mocking a party member's reel in which they were seen throwing aside barricades near library. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now No official complaint has been filed in the incident, but it has caused unease among students, many of whom now fear retaliation over what they post online. The university administration had already asked Chandigarh Police in April to act against pages misusing its name and spreading misinformation. A committee is also working on a campus-wide social media code. "We have received some inputs and informal complaints about recent incidents on campus," said chief of university security Vikram Singh. "We are looking into them seriously. Ensuring a safe and secure campus atmosphere remains our priority."
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First Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
‘Ek hi sapna': Why the internet is obsessed with Vishal Mega Mart's security guard job post
If you wonder why memes and reels about a security guard job post at Vishal Mega Mart are flooding your social media, here is what is happening. A simple job advertisement for security guard positions at Vishal Mega Mart has unexpectedly led to a meme sensation across India. From Facebook and WhatsApp to Telegram and X, feeds are filled with jokes, reels and memes about the trend. It has not stopped there, as some people are even calling it their 'dream job' read more What started as a simple job advertisement for security guard roles at Vishal Mega Mart has unexpectedly turned into a meme wave across India. X Have you been coming across a lot of memes and reels about a security guard job at Vishal Mega Mart? If you are wondering why this content is all over your social media, we are here to explain what's going on. ALSO READ | ChatGPT's Ghibli-style AI images are everywhere. But who started this trend? At times, the most unexpected things catch on and go viral. This trend is one such example. So, what exactly is this trend, and how did it become so popular? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In this explainer, we break it down, show you some of the memes, and share what users online are saying. Let's find out: What is the trend? What started as a simple job advertisement for security guard roles at Vishal Mega Mart has unexpectedly turned into a meme wave across India. From Facebook and WhatsApp to Telegram and X (formerly Twitter), social media is filled with jokes, reels, and memes about the retail chain's hiring campaign, drawing reactions from users all over the country. Vishal Mega Mart main security guard ki job ke liye aapne certificates dekha te huye : — gogi bhai (@justedit4u) May 17, 2025 It has not stopped there. Some people are even calling it a 'dream job'. If you thought that was the end of it, catchphrases like 'Ek hi sapna - Vishal Mega Mart security guard' and 'Vishal Mega Mart chowkidar first attempt fail' have also gone viral on the Internet. Why is Vishal Mega Mart's security guard job post trending? What caused the trend? The trend appears to have taken off after Vishal Mega Mart launched a large-scale hiring drive, looking to fill thousands of security guard posts across India. Once details of the job began circulating on social media, the public response shifted quickly from interest to humour, helping the topic go viral. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With over 645 stores in the country, the company had announced plans to recruit guards for each outlet. While the hiring effort was genuine, social media users saw a chance for satire and turned the job into the focus of countless jokes. One Instagram post claimed that Vishal Mega Mart had conducted an entrance exam for its Security Guard Services, which included sections on Current Affairs, English, and the local language. This is why #Vishalmart is trending… On April 1st, Vishal Mega Mart conducted an exam for its Security Guard Services, featuring questions on Current Affairs, English, and the local language. A medical test and a physical training check were also conducted. Preference was given… — Akash Srivastava (@isrivastavas) May 19, 2025 It was said that the selection also involved a Medical Test and Physical Training round, with preference given to those with previous guard experience, shooting practice, or martial arts skills. However, Firstpost cannot independently verify these claims. That did not stop meme creators from spreading the story further. They imagined the job as a prized role, sharing made-up coaching centres, exaggerated training routines, and AI-generated memes with celebrities like Virat Kohli dressed as security guards. Some posts also made fun of the process by comparing it to top-level exams like UPSC or IIT-JEE, pointing out how competitive the job market can feel. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ | What is Japan's famous Ghibli art? How did ChatGPT make it a viral trend? Vishal Mega Mart's security guard job trend: Publicity or just fun? While the jokes are clearly made in jest, some users believe the trend is also giving Vishal Mega Mart a surprising amount of free publicity. Without spending anything, the brand has become part of a nationwide conversation, all thanks to memes and social media humour. Whether it reflects growing concerns about unemployment or is simply another short-lived viral moment, one thing is clear: security guard jobs at Vishal Mega Mart have become the most talked-about openings in the country, at least online. A look at some of the memes One viral post on X read, 'With God's grace I secured AIR - 2 in Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard Exams.' The video shows a skit where a family celebrates their son's apparent success in landing the job. With God's grace I secured AIR - 2 in Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard Exams 🥹😭🤌🏻🧿♥️ — अkhil✨ (@bas_kar_oyee) May 17, 2025 A user replied, 'It's not only God's grace bro, but your true dedication and hardwork towards your goal is the result of this day and ur success.' Here is a look at more such memes: Me entering relative's house after getting a job in Vishal Mega Mart — Ujjawal Athrav (@Ujjawal_athrav) May 17, 2025 Jalo mat Bhai Vishal Mega mart me Security guard hai. — Shreya verma (@Shreya_V11) May 16, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vishal mega Mart guard supremacy — 𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙔𝘼 𝙅𝙃𝘼 (@adityaverse_) May 16, 2025 Vishal Mega Mart supremacy 🗿🗿 — Shiv (@mr_Tubun) May 16, 2025 Vishal Mega Mart me bharti — Sonu (@heyysonu_) May 16, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vishal mega Mart security guard requirement 🏃✊ — ADITYA 🇮🇳 (@troller_Adi18) May 16, 2025 What users on social media are saying 'When Senior Managers From Top Companies Are Getting Fired. But you are not worried Because you are now Security Guard at Vishal Mega Mart,' read one post on X. Another said, 'Instead of this full-stack opportunity I would like apply for Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard.' 'Just checked my results for Vishal Mega Mart Guard Entrance Exam 2025. I was rejected,' joked a third user. Interestingly, security guard roles at Vishal Mega Mart offer salaries ranging from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,000 per month, based on experience. Freshers typically earn Rs 9,000–12,000, while experienced guards make between Rs 13,000–18,000. Supervisory roles are paid Rs 19,000–25,000. Additional benefits include medical cover, a provident fund, and staff discounts, according to data from AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Korea Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
The AI artist who refuses to lose himself
AI artist Keepkwan keeps his own voice with ground rules for working with AI -- so he doesn't 'get swallowed by' it When one introduces oneself as an 'AI artist,' the question almost always follows: Who is the true creator -- the machine or the human behind it? The recent boom in AI-generated images, particularly those mimicking the look of Studio Ghibli, has made this question become even more widely asked. Yoon Seok-kwan, an "AI artist" who works under the pseudonym Keepkwan, shares this concern. While he believes originality is still possible when working with AI, he worries that much of what is being produced lacks a personal, authentic voice. 'What I worry about most is the absence of originality in the recent Ghibli image trend,' he said during his interview with The Korea Herald. 'It would be great if, by working with AI, people could create something unique. But instead, many just go for whatever looks good or is easy to replicate.' To avoid falling into that trap, Keepkwan has established a set of boundaries and creative habits that help ensure his work remains his own. 'That's why I don't use pre-existing styles. No Ghibli-style, no Star Wars-style, nothing borrowed,' he explained. 'I make my own mood and color boards. I try to develop my own visual language and create based on that.' At the same time, he acknowledges the complexity of the issue. 'It's not so easy to draw a clear line,' he said. 'When AI enters the realm of creation, we have to ask, 'What exactly is the role of the human artist?'' For Keepkwan, the key lies in transparency, being clear about how much of the work is truly his. 'What matters is how much the creator contributes, and in what ways,' he said. 'That contribution needs to be documented and proven.' To ensure that, he records his entire creative process, from the first spark of an idea in the shower to the sketches and refinements that shape the final image. 'I keep track of everything,' he said. Playing catch with AI Keepkwan describes creating art with artificial intelligence as a bit like playing catch. But he has a set of rules he never breaks. He always throws the first ball, and he decides when the game ends. 'It always starts with me making the ball,' he said. 'Meaning, it starts with my idea. If I just ask the AI tool to make something from the beginning, then to me, that's not really mine. It's the AI's.' Keepkwan says he uses multiple AI tools for his work, some of which he shares on his Instagram account and notes were "created in collaboration with AI." Also, before typing a single prompt, he spends days, or sometimes longer, researching, outlining and clarifying the purpose of the work. To him, AI is a tool best used after his creative vision is fully formed. 'To get the right answers, I need to know enough myself,' he said. To prove his point, he shared a recent project involving AI-generated images of hanbok, the traditional Korean dress. 'If I didn't know anything about hanbok, I wouldn't have been able to tell when something was off,' he said. 'The AI showed me a design that was a mix of Chinese and Japanese. But because I knew the difference, I could correct it.' That same philosophy guides how he finishes each piece. Regardless of how many rounds he goes with AI, the final touch is always his. Even his artist name reflects this philosophy. Keepkwan combines 'keep,' symbolizing his commitment to staying true to himself, and 'kwan,' drawn from his given name. 'I want to make sure I don't lose myself,' he said. 'That I don't get swallowed up by AI.' This clearly defined collaboration has taken him far. His work has been featured at Art Basel Miami Beach and New York's Superchief Gallery. From high school fiction to art world Keepkwan's journey began with a story he wrote in high school. He was working in strategic planning at SM C&C, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment, when he first began exploring AI in 2021. 'The job was about finding new business ideas that could support the company five or ten years down the line,' he said. As part of his research, he started looking into artificial intelligence. 'I had a feeling AI could become a big deal. But in a company, you need hard proof. You have to show how it makes money and how fast it can grow,' he said. 'At the time, there wasn't much data in Korea, so I thought, 'I'll just try it myself.'' In his spare time, he began experimenting with AI and sharing the results online, starting with visual interpretations of the story he had written years earlier. The fictional story envisioned a museum where artifacts from different timelines coexist, some from the past, others from imagined futures, each carrying its own unique backstory. 'I always dreamed of turning that story into a film,' he said. 'With AI, that dream started to feel real.' Today, in addition to his creative work, Keepkwan lectures on AI at companies like Cheil Worldwide and SM C&C. His message varies by audience, but the core remains the same: AI is a tool that can amplify creativity. 'Anyone can create something meaningful using AI,' he said. 'Just like how I brought an old story back to life.' ssh@
Korea Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
The AI artist who refuses to lose himself
AI artist Keepkwan keeps his own voice with ground rules for working with AI -- so he doesn't 'get swallowed by' it When one introduces oneself as an 'AI artist,' the question almost always follows: Who is the true creator -- the machine or the human behind it? The recent boom in AI-generated images, particularly those mimicking the look of Studio Ghibli, has made this question become even more widely asked. Yoon Seok-kwan, an "AI artist" who works under the pseudonym Keepkwan, shares this concern. While he believes originality is still possible when working with AI, he worries that much of what is being produced lacks a personal, authentic voice. 'What I worry about most is the absence of originality in the recent Ghibli image trend,' he said during his interview with The Korea Herald. 'It would be great if, by working with AI, people could create something unique. But instead, many just go for whatever looks good or is easy to replicate.' To avoid falling into that trap, Keepkwan has established a set of boundaries and creative habits that help ensure his work remains his own. 'That's why I don't use pre-existing styles. No Ghibli-style, no Star Wars-style, nothing borrowed,' he explained. 'I make my own mood and color boards. I try to develop my own visual language and create based on that.' At the same time, he acknowledges the complexity of the issue. 'It's not so easy to draw a clear line,' he said. 'When AI enters the realm of creation, we have to ask, 'What exactly is the role of the human artist?'' For Keepkwan, the key lies in transparency, being clear about how much of the work is truly his. 'What matters is how much the creator contributes, and in what ways,' he said. 'That contribution needs to be documented and proven.' To ensure that, he records his entire creative process, from the first spark of an idea in the shower to the sketches and refinements that shape the final image. 'I keep track of everything,' he said. Playing catch with AI Keepkwan describes creating art with artificial intelligence as a bit like playing catch. But he has a set of rules he never breaks. He always throws the first ball, and he decides when the game ends. 'It always starts with me making the ball,' he said. 'Meaning, it starts with my idea. If I just ask the AI tool to make something from the beginning, then to me, that's not really mine. It's the AI's.' Keepkwan says he uses multiple AI tools for his work, some of which he shares on his Instagram account and notes were "created in collaboration with AI." Also, before typing a single prompt, he spends days, or sometimes longer, researching, outlining and clarifying the purpose of the work. To him, AI is a tool best used after his creative vision is fully formed. 'To get the right answers, I need to know enough myself,' he said. To prove his point, he shared a recent project involving AI-generated images of hanbok, the traditional Korean dress. 'If I didn't know anything about hanbok, I wouldn't have been able to tell when something was off,' he said. 'The AI showed me a design that was a mix of Chinese and Japanese. But because I knew the difference, I could correct it.' That same philosophy guides how he finishes each piece. Regardless of how many rounds he goes with AI, the final touch is always his. Even his artist name reflects this philosophy. Keepkwan combines 'keep,' symbolizing his commitment to staying true to himself, and 'kwan,' drawn from his given name. 'I want to make sure I don't lose myself,' he said. 'That I don't get swallowed up by AI.' This clearly defined collaboration has taken him far. His work has been featured at Art Basel Miami Beach and New York's Superchief Gallery. Keepkwan's journey began with a story he wrote in high school. He was working in strategic planning at SM C&C, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment, when he first began exploring AI in 2021. 'The job was about finding new business ideas that could support the company five or ten years down the line,' he said. As part of his research, he started looking into artificial intelligence. 'I had a feeling AI could become a big deal. But in a company, you need hard proof. You have to show how it makes money and how fast it can grow,' he said. 'At the time, there wasn't much data in Korea, so I thought, 'I'll just try it myself.'' In his spare time, he began experimenting with AI and sharing the results online, starting with visual interpretations of the story he had written years earlier. The fictional story envisioned a museum where artifacts from different timelines coexist, some from the past, others from imagined futures, each carrying its own unique backstory. 'I always dreamed of turning that story into a film,' he said. 'With AI, that dream started to feel real.' Today, in addition to his creative work, Keepkwan lectures on AI at companies like Cheil Worldwide and SM C&C. His message varies by audience, but the core remains the same: AI is a tool that can amplify creativity. 'Anyone can create something meaningful using AI,' he said. 'Just like how I brought an old story back to life.' ssh@
