“AI to finally have its hardware moment. I don’t know what it’s going to be,” Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian boldly predicted back in January. And ever since, the venture capitalist has been all-in on AI, hyping it as the tech frontier to watch, and reminding fans to brace for something “very, very cool.” The Reddit co-founder recently had a wholesome AI-powered dad moment as well, with his daughter Olympia. But as adorable as it was, it stirred some hilarious fan nostalgia, because this time, AI replaced a cherished family ritual!
Ohanian has never been one to shy away from the cutting edge of technology. Known for his relentless curiosity, the 41-year-old has consistently explored how AI is shaping the modern world. Just last month, he raised eyebrows on X with a thought-provoking warning about AI’s impact on jobs, writing, “Something becoming abundantly clear: AI won’t take your job. Someone using AI better than you will.”
Even back in October last year, he shared how AI-generated math problems for his daughter Olympia impressed him, calling them “I started using AI to help write extra math problems for Jr that are all designed around her interests. So far, so good. Fast forward to now, and Ohanian’s dad mode is still in full swing. He recently took to social media again, showing how he’s using the latest AI features to engage Olympia in creative and educational ways.
Nice job, ChatGPT. pic.twitter.com/BwFD2ohdOd
— Alexis Ohanian (@alexisohanian) April 16, 2025
Ohanian shared a quirky AI-generated image on X that perfectly blended his roles as a tech mogul and doting father. In the photo, he can be seen holding a laptop with the logo of his venture firm, 776, emblazoned across the lid. Beside him stands what fans assume is his 7-year-old daughter, Olympia, proudly flashing a card featuring a dragon. Above them, bold captions read: “Tech Titan Alexis Ohanian” and “Dad Mode Activated.” Sharing the image on X, Ohanian wrote: “Nice job, ChatGPT.”
But what truly got fans buzzing wasn’t just the tech-savvy dad vibes; it was the nostalgia for a beloved Sunday tradition: Papa Pancake. When his followers playfully called him out for seemingly trading pancake rituals for software, Ohanian cheekily responded, “And for all those asking — I clearly don’t talk to AI about my pancakes and crepes enough,” a cryptic yet classic Alexis-style comeback that left fans both laughing and guessing.
Just days ago, Ohanian shared yet another delightful AI-powered creation, this time, transforming his daughter Olympia into a virtual puppy using the whimsical Ghibli AI art style. The image, posted on his IG story, showed a puppy version of Olympia sitting adorably on a pink mattress, gazing curiously at the camera. “Oops, I turned @olympiaohanian into a dog,” he wrote. Alexis then posted the same image on X, writing, “Everyone’s using AI to turn their pets into humans, but I’m here turning my child into a dog.”
As Ohanian continues to explore the playful side of AI, he also takes a moment to tap into nostalgia, sampling one of ChatGPT’s newest features.
“Nostalgic moment” —Alexis Ohanian reflects on AI as it sends him down memory lane
Alexis Ohanian, best known for co-founding Reddit, a platform now attracting over 1.7 billion monthly unique users, has always been a step ahead when it comes to technology. While he’s been busy backing women’s sports and staying hands-on with his parenting, the entrepreneur and tech visionary has also been exploring the latest AI trends. One recent trend that caught his attention was the TikTok-famous Studio Ghibli AI art style, which allowed him to creatively reimagine moments with his daughter Olympia. To his surprise, this lighthearted project brought a wave of nostalgia.
The sketches evoked memories of his childhood drawings, featuring muscular superheroes and pixelated dreams. “The 4o model does an amazing job generating images, and I’ve been playing around with it quite a bit,” he admitted.
Ohanian also recalled the deliberate pace of the early internet era. Watching his AI image load and sharpen row by row transported him to an era when patience was a prerequisite for tech enthusiasts. “I’m sitting there waiting for one of my AI images to generate. And it’s out of focus at first, and it starts to load row by row,” he said. “It reminds me that history may not always repeat itself, but it definitely rhymes. And this is a fun, nostalgic moment, waiting for my AI-generated Ghibli portrait of the family to be created,”
It’s clear that Alexis Ohannian is not just keeping up with the times: he’s crafting memorable experiences along the way as well. And with Olympia beside him, AI has become more than just a tool. It’s almost a bridge between generations.
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