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Google DeepMind Unveils New Video Model to Rival Sora
Google’s AI subsidiary, DeepMind, has unveiled a new video generation model called Veo 2. The technology allows users to create “high-quality” videos with the ability to edit scenes and add custom elements.
The move comes as an attempt by Google to rival OpenAI’s Sora, a cutting-edge AI-generated video platform announced in June this year. According to DeepMind, Veo 2 is designed to make it easier for developers to incorporate AI-powered video creation into their applications.
DeepMind claims that Veo 2 can generate “brighter, better-composed” images and photos in styles like photorealism, impressionism, and anime, as well as render richer details and textures. The company has also updated its ImageFX tool with a new version of Imagen 3, which follows prompts more faithfully and generates higher-quality images.
Additionally, the updated UI for ImageFX now includes “chiplets,” or suggested, related words that users can select to iterate their prompt or choose from auto-generated descriptors beneath the prompt. This feature is designed to help improve the overall video generation experience by providing users with a starting point for their creative work.
The new AI model and UI updates aim to provide developers with more flexibility and control in generating high-quality videos, making it easier to create unique and engaging content without requiring extensive technical expertise.
In an effort to mitigate risks associated with deepfakes, DeepMind has incorporated watermarking technology called SynthID into Veo 2. This feature embeds invisible markers into the generated frames, allowing users to detect when a video may be manipulated or altered.
While it’s difficult to say whether this new technology is a direct competitor to Sora, it’s clear that DeepMind is aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for AI-generated video content. With the release of Veo 2 and Imagen 3, the company is offering developers an alternative solution for creating visually stunning videos.
Veo 2 will be available in beta within the next few weeks, with general availability expected in early 2024.
Source: techcrunch.com
