Google's Gemini app now features image-to-video generation using the Veo 3 model, allowing AI Pro and Ultra subscribers to create short, 8-second videos with synced audio from static images, initially available on the web and soon on mobile, with a subscription fee required.
A surreal, AI-generated commercial for Kalshi aired during the NBA Finals, created by filmmaker PJ Accetturo using Google's Veo 3 AI video generator and ChatGPT, costing around $2,000 and produced in just two days, showcasing bizarre scenes to promote betting on real-world events.
Google is expanding access to Veo 3 in the Gemini app for Pro users on Android and iOS, offering a limited trial of 10 videos with sound, and is also rolling out AI Ultra subscriptions to 73 countries, with new watermarking features and an upcoming SynthID detector tool.
A viral AI-generated movie trailer called "Barbenheimer" has gained attention for its mashup of the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer, featuring a pink mushroom cloud. The trailer highlights the speed and accessibility of AI-generated entertainment, which is well-suited for today's viral moments. It also raises questions about the impact of generative AI on the creative industry, as actors and writers strike while AI-focused creatives continue to explore the possibilities. The trailer serves as a reminder that while generative AI can be entertaining, it also raises serious and unsettling issues that need to be considered.