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From sparking social media discourse to cotton picking vlogs, these AI videos are getting out of hand.
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AI Video Imagines 'If Slaves Had Social Media,' Sparks Debate
A recent viral video by creator LaGance, titled 'If slaves had social media PART 1,' is sparking widespread discussion by presenting a satirical look at historical slavery through the lens of modern-day vlogging. The video utilizes AI-generated characters, depicting enslaved individuals speaking in contemporary slang, as they record selfie-style content from cotton fields and plantation houses. In one segment, a bare-chested character, seemingly exhausted, humorously laments, "On god these cotton stuff is't evven are I just labery." Another character, wearing a straw hat, expresses excitement, stating, "Massa said he's got some new fine shits coming in for us to brede with i'm so exicicted." The video's provocative premise aims to draw attention to the historical context of slavery by juxtaposing it with the casual, self-documenting nature of social media, prompting viewers to consider the implications of such a scenario. Uploaded on June 6, 2025, the video has quickly garnered over 40,000 views, indicating its significant reach and ability to engage a broad audience.
