My AI portrait just took a motorcycle ride in Singapore; here’s how!

I had one of those “wow” moments with ChatGPT 4.0’s new image generator.

I started by uploading my AI-generated portrait and challenging the tool to reimagine my profile photo.

I provided this prompt:

“This is me. I would like you to create a new image in the same style that has me in casual clothing riding a motorcycle through Singapore, specifically outside of Lucky Plaza.”

The result was incredible: a seamless fusion of art and reality. It captured my likeness perfectly, on a motorcycle, casually dressed, with an Orchard Road sign and lush greenery evoking the vibe near Lucky Plaza. Even Lucky Plaza was spot on!

Encouraged by that success, I pushed the creative envelope further with a second, more playful prompt:

“Using the same base image, create a new image of me dressed formally in a bright sequined purple suit, juggling a ferret, a tomato, and a toy tractor while on stage in an auditorium. It should be a wide-angle view with me a bit in the distance. Bright lighting and an audience watching me. This time, make it photo-realistic.”

Every detail was executed perfectly. The generator mirrored my appearance and captured the playful essence of the prompt, proving that technology can be both precise and fun.

Not stopping there, I tested the boundaries with a third, more detailed challenge:

“Using the same image of me, please create a photo-realistic image with very bright lighting throughout (everything illuminated, no darkness), showing me giving a TED talk. The view should be wide-angle, with me about 75 feet away from the perspective of an audience member in the middle of 500, overlooking others toward the stage. I must look fit and athletic without bags under my eyes, and my hair should have a nice salt-and-pepper look. I should appear confident, and my tagline, “AI is 10% Technology — 90% People,” exactly as written, should be on a banner in the background.”

The final image was spot-on, with bright lighting and a wide-angle view that placed me among a captivated audience. I looked exactly as I do (Ha), fit, athletic, with my signature salt-and-pepper style — while my tagline shone on the banner.

Although the image generator was quite a bit slower than other tools, the quality and attention to detail far outweighed any delay.

This experience reaffirms my belief that “AI is 10% Technology — 90% People.” The human touch elevates creativity, making technology a powerful enabler of shared experiences.

I’m excited about the future as AI continues to enrich our professional and creative journeys.

How are you blending technology with your personal brand? I’d love to hear your innovative ideas!

Remember that "AI is 10% Technology, 90% People."