👉 Google Veo 2 now accessible through Gemini Advanced

Google has integrated its Veo 2 video-generating AI model into its premium Gemini Advanced subscription. Gemini Advanced users can now use Veo 2 to generate short video clips at a specified resolution and aspect ratio, with options for sharing and downloading with a watermark. While there are monthly usage limits and current exclusion of business and education plans, Google intends to further integrate its AI models to enhance their understanding of the physical world.

👉 Midjourney introduces layers and enhanced editing features

Midjourney has released a significant update to its image editor, incorporating a highly anticipated layers functionality. This addition allows for more complex and nuanced image manipulation within the platform. The update also includes a redesigned user interface for improved workflow, a new smart selection tool for precise edits, and enhanced moderation capabilities.

Users can access the updated editor directly through the lightbox on their Midjourney-generated images or by uploading their own media. This expanded editing suite is now available to all Midjourney subscribers, regardless of their membership tier, democratizing access to more advanced creative tools.

👉 OpenAI is developing social network focused on image creation

Multiple sources indicate that OpenAI is in the initial stages of building its own social network, potentially designed around the image generation capabilities of ChatGPT. An internal prototype with a social feed for image sharing is reportedly under development, and CEO Sam Altman has been seeking external feedback on this concept.

The future of this project remains unclear, including whether it will be released as a separate application or integrated into the existing ChatGPT platform. This potential entry into the social media landscape could heighten the competitive environment with companies like X and Meta, both of which are also actively involved in AI and social networking.

👉 Kling AI 2.0 launched with enhanced image and video generation

Kling AI has announced its upgraded Phase 2.0, which includes the advanced KLING 2.0 Video Generation Model and KOLORS 2.0 Image Generation Model. This upgrade also allows for better response to actions, expressions, and camera movements, now supporting complex prompts with sequential actions for more directorial control.

For image generation, the KOLORS 2.0 model reportedly offers better prompt adherence, superior cinematic aesthetics, and support for a wider range of artistic styles. Kling AI also highlighted its growing global user base and the increasing adoption of its API by developers for integration into various applications.

👉 Adobe invests in AI video avatar startup Synthesia

Adobe's venture capital arm has invested an undisclosed amount in Synthesia, a U.K.-based artificial intelligence startup that provides a platform for creating corporate videos using lifelike AI avatars. The investment is part of a "strategic" partnership between the two companies, with further financial and commercial details not disclosed.

Synthesia, which states it serves over 70% of the Fortune 100, also announced that it has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue. The CEO of Synthesia noted that this investment from Adobe validates their direction in building an AI video platform for enterprise, aligning with a shared vision of democratizing high-quality content creation.

👉 Higgsfield AI launched new human movement to its AI video platform

👀 Creative picks

Japan Airlines integrates AI for personalized in-flight travel films

Japan Airlines has launched a new in-flight experience using Google's Veo 2 and Gemini AI models to generate personalized travel films for passengers. This initiative aims to transform in-flight entertainment by providing visually rich, short-form video content tailored to specific destinations within Japan. These AI-generated films, showcasing cultural cues and regional highlights, are delivered directly to seatback monitors, offering passengers destination-specific content.

The project is a collaboration between Japan Airlines, Google Cloud, and Brandtech Group companies Jellyfish and Pencil. Google's Gemini AI was used for scripting and storyboarding the videos, while Veo 2 handled the visual rendering based on text and image prompts. Pencil Pro's RAG technology was employed to ensure brand consistency and compliance with Japan Airlines guidelines. This integration of AI tools allows for rapid content creation and cross-platform optimization, potentially benefiting tourism to various regions in Japan.

_{Credits: Japan Airlines / Brandtech Group / Jellyfish / Pencil}

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