AI video is finally getting real enough for memes
vboykis · x · 2026-07-20
The author argues that the current wave of anime World Cup memes is the first time AI video has felt real enough to be genuinely enjoyable.
The broader point: when AI video crosses from “impressive” into “fun to watch,” it becomes a real driver of meme culture and pop culture more generally.
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