What is the ChatGPT Scan meme? Meaning and origin decoded 

AI memes and ChatGPT memes are everywhere, and eerily, it's so funny that it's true—especially to its users (and even haters)!

Now that you've seen ChatGPT memes, have you seen (or maybe heard) about the ChatGPT Scan meme? It's somewhat old but new, using the old meme format with a new twist—the old meme format uses ChatGPT icons and other prompts, making the "doctor" on the meme look inexperienced.

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How did the Meme start?

Starting in January 2025, the ChatGPT Scan meme is an exploitative image type of meme, critiquing the use of generative AI use, showcasing that being reliant on generative AI or ChatGPT can weaken one person's creativity and imagination.

The ChatGPT Scan Meme template is easy to use and to make! You'll just have to find a stock photo of a medical professional in scrubs and a patient, and then you'll just paste the ChatGPT icon on the medical professional's computer screen.

The meme format looks like this (via X/@memescentral):

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The ChatGPT Scan meme examples

To further understand the ChatGPT Scan meme, here are some funny examples that can make you realize the harms of generative AI in a humorous way.

When the doc is binge-watching an anime series, and he can't be bothered (via X/@Loidshat):

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When someone posts something funny, and the doctor wants to see it even while working (via Instagram/@thehumourguy):

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When you get a degree with the help of ChatGPT (via X/@MrCryptoRabbit7):

When you're a new gen Doctor who used ChatGPT so much (via X/@jacktbattousai):

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How can a meme teach us about generative AI?

Even if it's still a fresh new meme and it critiques the overuse of generative AI, the ChatGPT Scan meme makes the critique fun and witty, making sure that the viewers of the meme will realize the bad effects of using generative AI—especially if you're in a professional setting.

Furthermore, the ChatGPT Scan meme AI helps the younger generation to differentiate using generative AI as prompts by spreading the message, "Don't rely on AI. Always follow your ideas," because, at the end of the day, your ideas matter more than a piece of prompt that was configured by a machine.

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Always remember to always follow your ideas because trust us, your creativity is limitless!

And if you're using generative AI, don't rely on it too much because it can lessen your understanding of yourself, your community, and the whole wide world!

So remember, stop relying (too much) on AI!