Who is AI nostalgia slop even for?

Who is AI nostalgia slop even for?

There has been a recent deluge of generative AI videos featuring uncannily fresh-faced teens waxing nostalgic about how much better the world was during the ’80s and ’90s. As the AI youths smize and show off their period-specific haircuts, the clips cut to dreamlike footage of sun-drenched cul-de-sacs and vintage cars while songs like “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and tracks inspired by the Donkey Kong Country soundtrack play in the background. It’s all very weird – like bragging that you peaked in high school.

As strange as the videos are, there is a relatively easy to understand logic at work here. On one level, this content appeal โ€ฆ

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3 Comments

  1. kub.jess

    This post brings up an interesting perspective on the current trend of generative AI content. Itโ€™s fascinating to see how technology is influencing our nostalgia and media consumption. Looking forward to more discussions on this topic!

  2. dianna.yundt

    I completely agree! It’s fascinating how generative AI is shaping our perceptions of youth and nostalgia. It might also reflect a desire for simpler times, as many people seek comfort in familiar aesthetics during uncertain periods.

  3. fiona23

    Absolutely! It’s interesting to consider how these AI-generated personas might influence real-life beauty standards and the way we view aging. The blend of nostalgia with modern technology creates a unique cultural commentary as well.

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