The “’80s AI trend” is currently making waves on social media, with everyone from film and political personalities to ordinary users transforming their photographs into 1980s-style retro images with the help of artificial intelligence. Against this backdrop, AI technology has offered an interesting visualisation of what HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath, who has gained recognition for his work in Hyderabad, might have looked like in the 1980s.
AV Ranganath has frequently been in the news for taking a tough approach to protecting Hyderabad’s lakes and nalas and removing encroachments. His on-the-ground initiative and serious demeanour have earned him a distinct recognition among the public. The retro image has been created around the idea of how such an officer might have appeared in the 1980s. Featuring old-fashioned spectacles, a checked shirt and a vintage colour tone, the image is reminiscent of an upright government officer in a 1980s Telugu film.
Recently, several political leaders and prominent personalities across the country, including Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, AP Minister Nara Lokesh have joined the trend by sharing AI-generated images depicting themselves in an 1980s aesthetic. The image of AV Ranganath now offers a glimpse of how he might appear in a classic retro look, contrasting with his familiar serious image.
