The Internet’s Favorite Animal

Gets an AI Makeover

 

 

 

A New Kind of Viral Economy

AI-generated cat videos have sparked a unique digital economy. Yunus Duygulu, once a journalist, turned to AI content creation after losing his job. His focus? Cats. He launched the “Tales of AI Cats” across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Within months, he amassed over 109,000 Instagram followers and millions of TikTok views.

These videos blend generative AI tools like Google Gemini and Midjourney with editing apps such as CapCut. The result is short, emotionally charged stories starring animated cats. While entertaining, these creations are also reshaping digital content creation.

 

 

Cats in Digital Culture

Cats have long ruled the internet. Early memes like Keyboard Cat and Grumpy Cat set the stage for viral content. Now, AI has brought them back in a new form. As platforms push short-form video, AI cat stories have become a cross-platform sensation.

Luke Anderson of Juxtapose and others say these videos are more than just cute; they reflect a cultural shift. Nick Noerdlinger of Meme Insider notes, “People want to live in a world run by cats and leave behind the world run by humans.”

 

 

Stories Without Words

These AI cat stories don’t need words. One clip shows a cat grocery shopping while mourning its lost mother. Another features a cat lost during a road trip, trying to get home. Set to familiar songs, now “meowed,” the tales connect universally.

Jason Koebler of 404 Media notes the cross-cultural appeal. “A song’s English lyrics replaced by meows has a universal connection,” he says. Content creator Mubashir Siddiqui adds, “They’re like picture books. Simple, visual, and easy to follow.”

 

 

 

The Darker Side

Despite their charm, some AI cat videos turn disturbing. Stories often feature violent revenge plots or grotesque visuals. For instance, one video shows a cat in a Walmart shootout. Another depicts a cat with boils or consuming a dirty diaper.

These clips are widely accessible. Rowan Winch of Fallen Media warns that children can watch them freely. He compares their chaotic energy to the infamous ElsaGate videos on YouTube, which faced backlash in 2017 for inappropriate content aimed at kids.

Some experts fear these videos traumatize children. TikTok videos showing kids crying while watching AI cat content have gone viral. Influencers now parody the trend by lip-syncing to these unsettling cat songs.

 

 

No Regulation, No Response

Despite concerns, platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram have not addressed these issues. Meanwhile, a cottage industry has emerged. Tutorials claim users can earn over $100,000 monthly by creating viral cat videos. Discord and Telegram groups help users buy, sell, and grow accounts quickly.

 

 

A Way to Escape

For some, the videos are simply a form of escapism. Abhishek Choudhary of New Delhi co-runs Simba AI with his brother. He calls the content a distraction, not a business. “It’s like playing a video game,” he explains.

Choudhary emphasizes the importance of keeping humans out of the videos. “When we include a human, comments flood in: ‘Do not include a human.’ People get agitated,” he says. The goal is full immersion in an AI cat world.

 

 

Final Thoughts

While these videos may seem harmless, their emotional impact and accessibility raise concerns. Still, they reflect how technology is transforming storytelling. As AI continues to evolve, so will the ways we connect, escape, and create.

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