With the aid of AI, Luminous Tales could be redefining TikTok storytelling, although it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Here’s why.
Some people believe Artificial intelligence is the future, while others think it makes for mediocre work. Regardless, an AI-run page on TikTok has amassed a following that most only dream of.
Luminous Tales is a TikTok page that posts AI-based true crime and horror short stories, ranging between semi-fiction and fiction. The stories are absurdly morbid and told from a first-person perspective. Furthermore, they utilize Artificial intelligence to construct each character’s voice and likeness.
How did Luminous Tales start?
Luminous Tales posted its first video in June 2023. It told the story of a policeman who shot up his precinct because he was bored. The Christopher Dorner shootings in 2013 inspired this story.
The video garnered over 39,000 views on TikTok, which contributed to the page’s success.
Luminous Tales now has over 71,600 TikTok followers and 1.8 million likes. The videos on this page contain accounts of domestic violence, sexual perversion, and psychotic behavior.
This video tells the story of Natina, who shot at her neighbors for not inviting her to a seafood boil.
This semi-fictional story is about YNW Melly, a rapper from Florida, U.S.A., charged with a double murder in 2019.
This historically accurate video covers EDP445, a former YouTuber and known sex offender. He tells the story from his point of view.
Why is Luminous Tales so popular on TikTok?
Luminous Tales posts narrative content written entirely by AI. However, this isn’t enough to impress most, as AI is now a rampant resource. So what exactly makes Luminous Tales so special?
The answer is simple: Luminous Tales’ stories contain suspense and irregular plot twists. These keep the audience watching and wanting more. Watch the video below to see what we mean.
This compilation of Luminous Tales TikTok videos provides more context on the absurdity of their subject matters.
However, some people don’t find the stories entertaining as they tend to portray people of color in a bad light.
Their content has been flagged severally by netizens for racial appropriation and unrealistic stories.
With a large following on TikTok, Luminous Tales is changing content creation’s narrative (pun intended). But is that a good thing or a bad thing? We’ll let you decide.
