The internet’s favorite 6-second video app might be making a comeback, but with a twist that has everyone talking
Remember Vine? Remember when Twitter shut down Vine in 2016? That chaotic wonderland where we discovered “Why you always lyin’?” and “Look at all those chickens”? Well, Elon Musk just announced he’s bringing it back – but with AI.
His tweet was peak Elon casualness: “We’re bringing back Vine, but in AI form.” X immediately lost its mind, and honestly, same.
RIP Original Vine, Gone Too Soon
The original Vine was pure internet gold. This app invented short-form content before TikTok was even a thought. Back in 2015, 200 million users were cramming comedy genius into six-second loops. King Bach ruled supreme, Thomas Sanders made us cry-laugh, and some random kid became famous for “Deez nuts.”
Then X (back when it was Twitter) killed it in 2016. Just… murdered it. Millions of hearts broke that day. Creators scattered to other platforms, with most ending up on TikTok (which basically stole Vine’s entire homework assignment).
AI Vine: Nobody Asked For This, But Here We Are
Musk’s resurrection plan involves AI, because of course it does. His company xAI grabbed $134.7 million in funding last year, so there’s actual money behind this fever dream.
Picture this: AI churning out six-second videos on demand. Sounds convenient, right? Also sounds like the beginning of a Black Mirror episode.
The Internet’s Meltdown Is Spectacular
X users are absolutely losing it over this news:
Nobody wants this. pic.twitter.com/y6jH4kbOt4
— MR. OBVIOUS (@ObviousRises) July 24, 2025
Don't give us false hope. Vine was a magical time and place to be.
— Ali (@theuncagedali) July 24, 2025
So just AI video clips. Kind of like we can create photos now?
— Bud C. (@ArgileNoland) July 24, 2025
Honestly I prefer less AI generated video content. If this is implemented we NEED some type of built in AI disclaimer for posts.
Their panic makes sense. Research shows algorithm-heavy platforms get 15% less engagement because people can spot fake content instantly. Vine’s magic wasn’t polish – it was beautiful human disaster.
TikTok Should Be Worried (Maybe)
This is obviously Musk taking a swing at TikTok’s crown. After Vine died, TikTok swooped in like a vulture and built an empire on short videos. They hit a billion users by 2021, mostly by absorbing displaced Vine creators.
But there’s always been this underground “Vine was better” movement. If Musk taps into that nostalgia while offering something fresh, he might actually pull this off. Big might.
The Real Problem Everyone’s Ignoring
Vine wasn’t just short videos. It was chaos. Pure, unfiltered human weirdness compressed into six seconds. The fails were as legendary as the hits. That’s what made it addictive.
Can AI replicate that beautiful disaster? Early attempts at AI-generated Vine content have been… disturbing. Like, genuinely creepy. Robots don’t understand why “Road work ahead? Yeah, I sure hope it does” is funny.
Should We Panic Or Get Hyped?
Look, we all want Vine back. The nostalgia hits different, and the demand is definitely real. But AI Vine feels like someone promising to bring back your favorite pizza place, then serving you cardboard with ketchup.
Maybe Musk will surprise us. Maybe AI Vine will somehow bottle that original lightning. Or maybe this joins the long list of his “seemed cool on Twitter” projects.
What Happens Next?
Elon bringing back Vine with AI is either brilliant or completely unhinged. Knowing the internet, it’ll probably be both simultaneously.
Here’s the test: if AI Vine can’t produce anything half as iconic as “Hi, welcome to Chili’s,” then what’s the point?
The internet is watching. We’re all secretly hoping this works, but also preparing for disappointment. Classic internet behavior, really.
Ready for AI Vine or should dead apps stay dead? Drop your hot takes below.
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