By now, most people have heard of ChatGPT, DALL·E, and maybe even Midjourney. But AI has gone way beyond text and pictures. Behind the scenes, developers and creatives are building some truly mind-blowing tools that feel like they came straight out of a sci-fi novel. These aren’t your typical “write me an email” kind of apps. These are the strange, futuristic, sometimes hilarious AI inventions that push boundaries, solve problems you didn’t know you had, or just leave you saying, “Wait… that’s real?”
Here are some of the craziest AI tools you’ve probably never heard of—plus tips on how to actually use them in your creative or online life.
1. Suno AI – AI That Writes and Sings Songs From Scratch
Ever wanted to create a pop song, a rap, or even a sea shanty but had zero music skills? Suno AI lets you type in a prompt—like “a dramatic love song about a robot breakup”—and it writes the lyrics, produces the beat, and even sings the vocals. In less than a minute, you’ve got a full track.
How to use it
- Visit suno.com
- Choose your vibe or type your theme
- Let it create a custom track with AI vocals
Tip: Use it to create background music for YouTube intros, podcast jingles, or even joke songs for birthdays and parties.
2. Runway Gen-2 – AI That Creates Videos From Text
This tool turns your words into actual video. Type a prompt like “a cat astronaut floating through space” and it will generate realistic-looking footage that fits. It’s not perfect yet, but it’s already way ahead of what we thought was possible just a year ago.
How to use it
- Visit runwayml.com
- Select “Text to Video” from Gen-2
- Enter your idea and tweak the results
Tip: Great for making short B-roll clips or concept visuals for storytelling projects, especially if you don’t want to film anything yourself.
3. Luma AI – Turn Any Object Into a 3D Model
If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own 3D game assets or digital products, Luma AI lets you do it just by scanning something with your phone. Point your camera at an object, walk around it, and Luma turns it into a high-quality 3D model.
How to use it
- Download the Luma app or visit lumalabs.ai
- Capture a short video of your object
- Get a downloadable 3D file in minutes
Tip: Perfect for artists, product designers, or creators who want custom 3D visuals without using complex software.
4. Papercup – AI Dubbing That Sounds Human
Want to reach a global audience without learning five new languages? Papercup dubs your voiceover into other languages using AI that sounds surprisingly natural. You upload your video, choose your language, and it keeps your tone and pacing—just in a different language.
How to use it
- Visit papercup.com
- Upload your English video
- Select the language and let the AI do the dubbing
Tip: This is a powerful tool for YouTubers, educators, and marketers looking to go international without hiring voice actors.
5. Cleanvoice – The “Uhm” and “Uh” Eliminator
Editing podcasts and audio recordings is a pain, especially when you have to delete all the awkward pauses and filler words. Cleanvoice uses AI to scan your audio and automatically cut out “uh,” “like,” “you know,” and other verbal fluff.
How to use it
- Visit cleanvoice.ai
- Upload your audio
- Download the cleaned-up version
Tip: Use it before uploading podcasts or video voiceovers to sound 10x more professional with zero extra effort.
6. Durable – AI That Builds Your Website in 30 Seconds
You type what your business is about. That’s it. Durable then creates a full website—with images, text, layout, and even calls to action—instantly. You can tweak the result, but most of the work is already done.
How to use it
- Visit durable.co
- Enter your business or niche
- Get a full website preview instantly
Tip: Ideal for freelancers or side hustlers who want a clean landing page without spending hours designing or writing.
7. Kaiber – AI That Turns Music Into Video Art
With Kaiber, you can upload a song and create a full visual animation based on the mood or genre. It’s popular among musicians and creators who want custom music videos, visualizers, or background loops for content.
How to use it
- Go to kaiber.ai
- Upload your track and pick a style
- Let the AI generate visuals synced to the music
Tip: Pair it with AI-generated songs from Suno or voiceovers for a totally AI-powered music video project.
8. Talk-to-Books by Google – AI Conversations With Book Knowledge
Want to explore book ideas without reading 400 pages? Google’s Talk to Books lets you type a question or topic, and the AI responds using sentences pulled from thousands of published books.
How to use it
- Visit books.google.com/talktobooks
- Ask something like “What is the meaning of courage?”
- Read thought-provoking excerpts from actual literature
Tip: Use it for essay inspiration, quote gathering, or deep philosophical rabbit holes.
9. Looka – AI That Designs Your Logo
Logo design usually costs time and money. With Looka, you enter your brand name, choose some preferences, and get dozens of logos in minutes. It’s not just one design—it gives you a whole branding kit.
How to use it
- Visit looka.com
- Enter your brand name and pick your style
- Preview and customize your logo
Tip: Combine with Canva for additional branding materials like banners and business cards.
10. Supermeme.ai – Make Memes With AI Brainpower
If you’re more into fun and content creation, Supermeme is an AI meme generator that understands context. You give it a topic—say “college stress” or “entrepreneurship”—and it creates memes using relevant captions and classic formats.
How to use it
- Visit supermeme.ai
- Enter a theme or keyword
- Browse and download AI-generated memes
Tip: Great for social media content, newsletters, or just entertaining your group chat.
Final Thoughts
The AI world is expanding fast, and it’s no longer limited to just writing emails or generating images. These wild tools are helping creators, business owners, students, and artists do more with less effort—and often with way more creativity. Whether you’re making music, designing websites, editing audio, or just having fun with memes, there’s probably an AI tool out there that does it faster and weirder than you thought possible.
So next time you hit a creative wall, don’t just open Google—open one of these AI tools and let the future take over.
