This Christmas season, ChatGPT has introduced a fun and unexpected feature for its users. Instead of only answering questions or helping with work, the app now offers a festive surprise. Users can turn their selfie into a short video where Santa Claus appears and delivers a holiday message. This small feature has brought smiles to many people and added a joyful touch to the app.
It all began with a post from Sam Altman on X (formerly Twitter). Without much explanation, the OpenAI chief told users to try ChatGPT with just one emoji.
How the Feature Works?
The process to use this feature is very easy and does not require any technical skills. Users simply need to start a new chat and send a gift emoji. After that, ChatGPT asks the user to upload a selfie. Once the photo is shared, the app starts working quietly in the background.
After waiting for a few minutes, the user receives a Santa Claus video. The video looks festive and personal, making the experience feel special. Everything happens smoothly inside the app, without the user needing to adjust any settings.
What to Expect From the Santa Video
Each Santa video is different, which makes the experience more exciting. Some users receive warm and friendly holiday wishes, while others get funny messages. In some cases, Santa playfully jokes about whether the user has been naughty or nice during the year.
Users do not get to choose what Santa says, and that surprise element is part of the fun. Many people have shared their Santa videos with friends and family, spreading laughter and Christmas cheer. For many users, this feature feels more like a festive activity than a regular app tool.
A Limited Holiday Experience
For most users, this Santa video can be created only once. If they try to use the same emoji again, the app usually shows the same video instead of making a new one. Some users have also noticed that other holiday-themed emojis can unlock similar surprises, making people curious to try different options.
Why This Feature Is Important?
This Christmas feature shows that ChatGPT is not just a serious tool for information or work. It highlights a creative and playful side of artificial intelligence. By using photos and video, the app offers a more engaging and enjoyable experience.
Although this feature is meant only for the holiday season, it gives a clear idea of how AI could become more personal and entertaining in the future. It shows that technology can also focus on fun, emotions, and human connection, not just productivity.
