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I Tried to Automate Everything With AI (Big Mistake)

2025-10-10 Science & Technology
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Matt Wolfe
Matt Wolfe
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AI Attempt to Recreate Viral Science Explainer Songs

Discover the specific steps and tools required to build viral, educational music content using AI, and learn why current technology still fails at automating accurate technical visuals.

Short Summary

  • Generate effective, catchy lyrics and custom musical styles using ChatGPT and Suno.
  • AI video generators like Sora 2 and Leonardo V3 fail to produce accurate, step-by-step B-roll for technical subjects (e.g., car engines).
  • Automation tools like Glyph and Mind Studio successfully stitch together processes (music, subtitles), but struggle when visual quality is the bottleneck.
  • The current best path involves using AI for audio/lyrics and manually sourcing high-quality stock B-roll for technical accuracy.

This report documents a full-stack attempt to automate the production of viral science explainer music videos, mapping the journey from lyric generation to final assembly. It serves as a practical benchmark for the current ceiling of AI video automation versus manual editing for educational content.

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Join Recraft's Chat Mode waitlist today: https://go.recraft.ai/MattWolfe_ChatMode Have you seen those viral science explainer songs taking over TikTok? You know, the auto-tuned, textbook-meets-Cocomelon ones? I decided to see if I could make one of those channels myself — using only AI tools. From generating lyrics in ChatGPT and composing with Suno, to sourcing visuals with Veo 3 and trying (and failing) to automate the entire process, this project quickly turned into a masterclass in frustration. Here’s what happens when you let AI try to go viral for you. #mattwolfe #aitools #trend 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - The Research Stage 2:42 - Making The Music 6:32 - Making The Visuals 8:10 - Sora 2 9:11 - Leonardo AI 10:29 - Back to INVIDEO 12:07 - OPUS CLIP 15:11 - Automation In GLIFF 17:57 - Agent In Mindstudio 19:12 - Frustration Level 10/10 21:10 - Conclusion Discover More: 🛠️ Explore AI Tools & News: https://futuretools.io/ 📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://futuretools.io/newsletter 🎙️ The Next Wave Podcast: https://youtube.com/@TheNextWavePod Socials: ❌ Twiter/X: https://x.com/mreflow 🖼️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mr.eflow 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mr.eflow 🟦 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-wolfe-30841712/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattrwolfe Resources From Today's Video: Let’s work together! - Brand, sponsorship & business inquiries: [email protected] #AINews #AITools #ArtificialIntelligence Time Stamps:

Top Comments (10)

@JohnnyTubeTube 2025-10-10

I spent 45 minutes watching someone struggle with AI B-roll so I don't have to spend 45 minutes struggling with AI B-roll. This is peak productivity.

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@hqcart1 2025-10-10

TIP: to kill your channel, have it on autopilot.

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@Strider-LOTR 2025-10-10

This world is cooked.

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@roboverholt9959 2025-10-10

It's always good to know that others run into problems too, relaxes you a bit thinkning that it's not just you. Cheers Matt

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@just4funx11 2025-10-10

Nice video Matt that’s one of the competitive advantages in your style that you demonstrate with ease and total honesty the joy or in this case frustration of AI 😂

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@thokozanimanqoba9797 2025-10-10

Before they go for AI, they should go for news channels, that is brainrot everyday

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@nathanbanks2354 2025-10-11

It's nice to have a good, real, human video providing instructions on how to create AI Slop instead of just an AI slop video on how to make AI slop...

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@obscura_tempura_studios 2025-10-10

Oh no AI will replace fake content with more fake content!

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@BakhtiyarAyazbayev 2025-10-10

The editting got so good, love it!

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