Google's Bold New AI Video Revolution Begins!

Get ready, because Google is unleashing a wave of cutting-edge generative AI features across its platforms! Starting today, YouTube Shorts is diving headfirst into the world of AI video content. If you think you’re safe being a casual viewer, think again! AI-generated videos are on the rise, and they’ll soon be popping up everywhere!

Transforming Creativity: YouTube Shorts Receives a Major Upgrade!

This summer, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan promised that generative AI would revolutionize creator tools for Short videos. While creators have previously enjoyed features that generate backgrounds, the latest addition will allow them to craft entire new video elements just by entering a text prompt!

Starting today, creators can transform a simple photo into a dazzling generative AI video. YouTube is rolling out a suite of fun, new generative effects that can be easily applied from the Shorts camera interface. Plus, a brand-new AI playground hub will serve as a creative sanctuary, packed with tools, examples, and prompts designed to spark your imagination!

Initial Launch: US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand Get First Access!

Currently, these innovative AI features are operating on the older Veo 2 model, with plans to upgrade to the more powerful Veo 3 model later this summer. For now, this transformative experience is exclusively available to users in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with global expansion on the horizon!

Google Photos Joins the AI Party with Limited Features!

But the AI excitement doesn’t stop there! Google Photos users in the U.S. can also look forward to some generative magic—starting today! Similar to YouTube, Google Photos will enable users to convert ordinary photos into short videos, infused with AI-generated twists. Options? Choose between "Subtle movements" for a gentle touch or "I'm feeling lucky" for a surprise!

Creating with Ease: The New ‘Create’ Tab in Google Photos!

In a parallel move to YouTube's AI playground, Google Photos will launch a dedicated 'Create' tab, making it easier than ever to access all generative AI tools. This prominent addition will be integrated into the app’s bottom navigation bar, ensuring that AI creation is impossible to overlook, commencing its rollout in August—exclusive to U.S. users for now.

Ensuring Authenticity with Digital Watermarking!

In a bid to maintain authenticity, Google is reiterating its commitment to safety with SynthID digital watermarking technology on all AI-generated images and videos. While concerns over AI content authenticity may be lesser with the Veo 2, the jump to Veo 3 has the potential to raise the stakes! Google is also conducting ongoing safety analyses designed to mitigate misuse of its AI video models, though determined trolls may still pose a challenge.

So gear up! With AI reshaping how we create and share, the future of digital content is looking extraordinary!