YouTube Shorts can drive massive traffic, but creating them consistently is time-consuming. Here is how I partially automated the process with AI. The Pipeline 1. Topic Research (10 min) I use Google Trends and VidIQ to find trending topics in my niche. The sweet spot is topics that are: Trending up (not already saturated) Visual (easy to show, not just tell) Opinionated (drives comments) 2. Script Generation (5 min per Short) Claude writes the script based on my outline. I always edit for voice and accuracy. Format: Hook (0-3 sec): Attention-grabbing statement Body (3-45 sec): Value delivery CTA (45-60 sec): Subscribe, comment, or visit link Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode 3. Visual Generation (10 min per Short) This is where PopcornAI comes in.…