Elon Musk: "We're Bringing Back Vine"

Elon Musk has announced that he is reviving the defunct short-form video app Vine, which was originally launched by Twitter in 2013. The new version of Vine will utilize artificial intelligence. Vine was known for its 6-second looping videos, but it lost users to competitors like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, leading to its shutdown in 2017. Musk has been polling users on his platform X about bringing back Vine, with a majority of respondents (around 69%) voting in favor of the idea. The revival of Vine raises questions about its connection to X and whether it will be a separate app. Some users are expressing concerns about the impact of AI on the app's character, with one user stating that people liked Vine because of its human creators and lack of algorithm. Another user is worried that adding AI will make the new Vine a cheap imitation of the original. Musk's announcement has sparked a range of reactions from users, with some expressing excitement and others voicing skepticism. The details of the revived Vine, including its features and functionality, remain unclear. Musk's decision to bring back Vine is likely driven by the popularity of short-form video apps like TikTok. The revival of Vine could potentially disrupt the short-form video app market and provide a new platform for creators.