Step-by-Step Guide to the Viral ‘AI Hugging’ Trend on TikTok

A heartwarming trend is currently going viral on TikTok, where users are sharing videos of themselves embracing their loved ones through AI technology.

The ‘AI hugging’ trend has captivated TikTok users, with thousands of videos showcasing AI-generated hugs between participants and their pets, celebrities, younger versions of themselves, or beloved individuals who have passed away.

This emotional viral trend has resonated with many as participants express that it serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate the people in their lives. For others, it provides solace by allowing them to visualize moments spent with those they’ve lost, creating a bittersweet yet profound connection.

@hazellopez.18
#CapCut Papa I hope you are doing okay up there. I miss you everyday 🥺💙

♬ son original – ♡︎

While most shared videos evoke warmth and joy, a few have taken on an unexpectedly eerie vibe due to AI glitches during the animation process.

How to Participate in the ‘AI Hugging’ Trend

Joining this trend is straightforward and doesn’t necessitate advanced AI skills. To create your own AI hugging video, begin by selecting two images: one of yourself and another of the person or pet you wish to hug.

@briannnnauhhh
this traumatized me more than her actual death #CapCut #foryoupage #wtf #ai #fail

♬ Dreaming Of You – LahDae

Next, find or create a side-by-side template to position both images together. A convenient method is to use Instagram, which provides options for creating side-by-side images. Once your template is ready, you can proceed with the AI magic.

Visit Luma AI’s website, known for its AI-generated video capabilities. Upload your side-by-side image and input a simple prompt such as “make them hug.”

The AI will animate the two images, producing a video of you and your loved one embracing. In just a few minutes, your personalized AI-generated hug video will be ready for download. You can then upload it to TikTok, joining the myriad of users sharing their touching or occasionally bizarre AI hugs.

This trend is just one among many AI phenomena that have captured attention on TikTok this year, including the popular Lego AI filter and the unsettling ‘Vine time traveler’ craze.

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