Artificial Intelligence and Yearbook Photos: Reviving the 90's with a Modern Twist

Hello, I'm Carlos Hidalgo. I tell you my experience with artificial intelligence in a curious field: yearbook photos. Throughout my life, I have seen how technology has changed everything around us, but I never thought the time would come when we could go back to the 90s with just a selfie! Yes, you read that right. Today you can generate 90's style yearbook photos with the help of artificial intelligence, and let me tell you you don't have to be a technological genius to pull it off.

What is Artificial Intelligence for Yearbook Photos?

For starters, artificial intelligence applied to yearbook photos is nothing more than the use of advanced algorithms that take your current photos and transform them into something that looks like something out of a 90s high school movie. This trend, which has gone viral on social networks, has allowed millions of people to revive that iconic 90s aesthetic... even if you never lived in that decade.

Applications like Epik and AI Portraits are leading this phenomenon. What these apps do is very simple: you upload your selfies, the AI analyzes the features of your face and generates a series of images in the style of the yearbooks of the 90s. This includes everything: voluminous hairstyles, clothes with a grunge touch and, of course, the neon backgrounds that were so characteristic of that era. It's like a trip back in time, but without the DeLorean. And the best part is that you don't need to lift a finger beyond uploading your photos.

How to Make Your Yearbook Photos with Artificial Intelligence

You may ask, "Carlos, is this complicated to do?". Well not at all!. Here's a step-by-step for you to join this trend in minutes:

1. Download an AI application that offers the service of yearbook photos. The most popular are Epik (available on iOS and Android) and AI Portraits((.
3. Upload your selfies. It is recommended that you upload between 8 and 12 photos with different angles, good lighting and no elements covering your face.
5. Select the style. Depending on the application, you can choose from several 90s styles, such as the porn girl look, the boy in leather jacket or the nerd with big glasses.
6. Let the AI work its magic. In just a few minutes you'll have a complete gallery of images!

The IA is in charge of generating the nostalgic effect in your photos. This way, you can look like you're a high school student in the 1990s, even though you've actually just graduated from college!

My Experience with AI and Yearbook Photos

I must admit that when I first heard about this, I was a skeptic. I mean, how was an AI going to recreate the essence of the 90s so accurately? But curiosity got the better of me. I decided to try it for myself and the result was.... well, I'll tell you in one word: spectacular.

Seeing my face in that retro style made me feel like I was living my own 90s movie. And, like any good nostalgic, the first thing I did was send the photos to all my friends and family. Guess what: they all ended up downloading the app the next day. It's addictive!

And best of all, you don't need to have lived in the '90s to enjoy this. I've seen kids born in 2000 using these apps and being just as fascinated. The IA does such a detailed job that even if you have no idea what a Walkman was, it will make you feel like you had one.

Why Is This Trend So Popular?

It's interesting to see how nostalgia plays a key role here. Sometimes, we want to remember or experience past eras, even if we never really lived them. And artificial intelligence is providing us with a quick, easy and visually appealing way to do so. It's as if it's telling us, "Hey, you don't have to time travel, I'll take you."

Also, there's the social media factor. Every day we see how these photos flood TikTok and Instagram, with the hashtag #AIYearbook and thousands of users showing off their most retro versions. This type of content is viralized because it appeals to that part of us that loves to see familiar things in a new light. It's like a kind of shared nostalgia, where retro becomes cool again.

Should You Worry About Privacy?

Here's the million-dollar question: "Is it safe?". Well, while these apps ask you to upload your photos, most claim that they don't store your images or data beyond the time needed to process them. However, it's always a good idea to check the privacy policies before using any AI app.

Personally, I've never had any problems, but I would recommend avoiding using photos that are too personal or that generate any kind of discomfort for you. If you are concerned, you can use photos where sensitive details do not appear.

Conclusion: Reliving the Past with Future Technology

I never imagined that artificial intelligence could offer me a little piece of the 1990s with such ease. It's a fun, creative and, above all, nostalgic experience. If you've ever wondered what you'd look like in yearbook photos from that golden decade, now's your time.

So, if you have a few minutes and some selfies on hand, give these apps a try. Who knows, maybe you'll end up doing like me: sending your photos to all your contacts and asking them, "What do you think of my retro look?"

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