Pika launches AI feature that lets you create videos with your younger self

Pika’s new “Selfie With Your Younger Self” feature transforms a popular social media trend into an immersive visual experience, allowing users to create videos where they interact with their past selves. This AI-powered tool builds upon the viral “Met Myself for Coffee” movement that has captivated social media users through narratives of imaginary conversations with their younger selves, creating a technological bridge between nostalgia and modern video creation capabilities.

How it works: Pika’s feature enables users to generate videos where they interact with younger versions of themselves through a straightforward process.

• Users record a current video of themselves and upload a photograph from an earlier stage of their life (or let the AI generate a childhood photo).
• The AI technology then merges these inputs to create a cohesive video showing both versions interacting together.
• Free users may wait up to an hour for video processing, while Pro subscribers receive their content in under a minute.

Expert tips: The feature works best with specific recording techniques to ensure optimal AI-generated results.

• Photos should contain only the person, with no additional elements in the frame.
• Users should avoid taking up the entire video frame to leave room for the AI-generated image.
• Looking directly forward during recording helps the AI generate the video correctly.

Beyond nostalgia: The tool offers creative applications beyond simple self-reflection videos.

• Users can showcase personal transformations over time, highlighting changes in appearance and style.
• The technology allows for stitching together multiple generations, creating narratives that honor family heritage.
• With Pika’s user base exceeding 12 million, the feature represents their ongoing commitment to providing innovative creative tools.

The bigger trend: This feature capitalizes on the emotional appeal of the “Met Myself for Coffee” social media movement.

• The original trend involves users crafting narratives about fictional encounters with their younger selves.
• These stories typically explore themes of personal growth, self-reflection, and emotional healing.
• Pika’s technology transforms these written narratives into visual experiences that can be shared across platforms.