April 15, 2025:
Google Introduces Veo 2 to Gemini Platform - Google has launched the Veo 2 video-generating AI model for Gemini Advanced plan subscribers, aiming to rival OpenAI's Sora platform. Users can create eight-second, 720p videos, shareable on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Integrated with Google Labs, the Whisk feature allows video creation from images. Future plans involve combining Veo with Google's Gemini AI for enhanced understanding of the physical world.
While expanding creative possibilities, Veo 2 raises concerns about job disruptions in the animation industry. An estimated 100,000 U.S. jobs could be affected by AI by 2026.
