ByteDance announced Seedance 2.0, a next‑generation AI model that can create short video clips from combined text, image, audio, and video prompts. The system supports up to nine images, three video clips, and three audio clips per request and can produce 15‑second videos that respect camera movement, visual effects, and physical laws. Demonstrations include synchronized figure‑skating routines, anime‑style scenes, and celebrity‑lookalike cinematic fights. Seedance 2.0 is currently available through ByteDance’s Dreamina AI platform and the Doubao assistant, with no clear plan for TikTok integration. Read more →

Lightricks introduced an AI video model that runs locally on consumer devices, a rarity in the industry. Built with Nvidia technology and showcased at CES 2026, the model can generate 20‑second clips at 50 frames per second, supports 4K resolution and native audio, and is released as an open‑weight model on HuggingFace. On‑device operation gives creators control over their data, faster generation times of 1‑2 minutes per prompt, and reduced reliance on cloud services, addressing privacy and efficiency concerns for both independent filmmakers and large studios. Read more →

OpenAI’s newly launched Sora video platform is being populated with a flood of AI‑generated clips that mix nostalgic imagery, celebrity deepfakes and formulaic jokes. Critics argue the content is shallow, repetitive and often offensive, serving more as a showcase for the technology than as genuine entertainment. The platform’s ease of use encourages users to create viral‑style videos without artistic depth, raising questions about the future direction of generative AI and its impact on culture. Read more →

Artificial intelligence image generators have moved from niche experiments to widely used tools across creative fields. While they promise quick, high‑quality visuals from simple text prompts, success still depends on well‑crafted prompts and an understanding of each platform’s strengths. Experts recommend selecting the right service—such as DALL‑E 3, Leonardo AI, or Canva’s Magic Media—based on project needs, then refining prompts, editing outputs, and properly crediting AI‑generated content. Legal and ethical considerations, including model training and copyright, remain important as the technology evolves. Read more →

OpenAI’s Sora is a generative video model that creates short clips from text, images, or video prompts. Built on a diffusion architecture, it starts with static noise and gradually refines it into coherent motion that matches the input description. Sora offers features such as storyboarding, higher resolutions, longer runtimes, and a cameo tool for personal likenesses. The service is integrated into ChatGPT subscription plans, providing a limited free daily allowance and expanded capabilities for Plus and Pro users. OpenAI has implemented filters to block unauthorized likenesses and is adjusting its copyright controls in response to industry feedback. Read more →

A reporter undergoing IVF tested OpenAI's Sora AI video generator to create footage for an explainer on the fertility industry. While the tool produced a handful of usable clips, most outputs contained glaring scientific inaccuracies, nonsensical text, and visual errors such as misplaced anatomy and extra limbs. The experiment highlights current limitations of AI‑generated video for specialized medical storytelling and suggests that creators should approach Sora with caution until its capabilities improve. Read more →

Adobe has launched Project Moonlight, an AI‑driven orchestration assistant that unifies the company’s individual AI tools across Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom and other apps. Acting like a conductor, Project Moonlight taps into Creative Cloud libraries and linked social accounts to understand a creator’s style and assets, then coordinates AI assistants to generate images, videos and social posts through conversational interaction. The assistant also analyzes social performance to suggest growth strategies, offering creators a seamless, data‑informed workflow from concept to execution. Read more →

OpenAI’s short‑form video platform Sora is set to receive a major update that introduces pet and character cameos, basic video editing capabilities, faster performance, and an official Android app. The changes also include a more social feed experience, allowing users to share content within specific communities. These enhancements aim to broaden creative options for users while expanding Sora’s reach beyond iOS and web browsers. Read more →

Netflix highlighted a "significant opportunity" for generative AI in its latest shareholder letter, showcasing uses such as de‑aging characters in the opening flashback of Happy Gilmore 2 and AI‑driven set‑design exploration for upcoming projects. The streaming giant is also beta‑testing a conversational search tool that lets members query its catalog in natural language. CEO Ted Sarandos said AI will help creators tell stories faster and in new ways, while the company acknowledges ongoing legal and ethical sensitivities. Critics warn that AI‑generated recommendations and creative tools may fall short of audience expectations. Read more →

OpenAI announced new features for its AI‑generated video app Sora, adding a web‑based storyboarding tool for Pro users and extending video length limits. Free users can now create videos up to 15 seconds, while Pro users on the web can generate clips up to 25 seconds. The updates aim to attract more professional creators and align Sora with industry practices such as storyboarding, while maintaining its integration with ChatGPT accounts. Read more →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will give copyright holders more granular control over how their characters are used in the Sora 2 video‑generation app. The firm also hinted at a future revenue‑sharing model that could reward rightsholders when their intellectual property appears in user‑generated clips. Altman explained that the changes aim to balance open‑ended creativity with the interests of creators and owners, while also addressing the unexpectedly high volume of video generation on the platform. Read more →

A recent Future survey finds that roughly a third of adults in the United States and the United Kingdom now use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot on a daily or multiple‑times‑a‑day basis. The most common purpose is learning, followed by shopping assistance, brainstorming, visual creation, and health‑related queries. Younger adults (18‑40) account for the majority of daily users, and more than 40% of respondents began using these tools within the past six months, indicating rapid adoption across both markets. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at podcasters. The new tools let video‑podcast creators automatically generate short clips and transform them into YouTube Shorts, while audio‑only podcasters can use AI to produce customizable video versions of their episodes. The features will roll out over the coming months, initially to a select group of creators, with broader availability planned for later. The move strengthens YouTube’s push to make podcasts a core part of its platform and to compete with other short‑form video services. Read more →

Logitech’s Streamlabs division introduced the Intelligent Gaming Agent, an AI‑driven assistant designed for game streamers. The tool can answer voice queries, offer gameplay advice, create audience polls, clip video segments, and troubleshoot technical issues. Streamers can customize its appearance and tone, or hide it while retaining full functionality. Powered by Streamlabs AI, which incorporates technology from Inworld AI, ChatGPT, and Nvidia, the agent aims to simplify production tasks and enhance audience engagement for both new and experienced broadcasters. Read more →

A recent Future survey finds that roughly a third of adults in the United States and the United Kingdom now use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot on a daily or multiple‑times‑a‑day basis. The most common purpose is learning, followed by shopping assistance, brainstorming, visual creation, and health‑related queries. Younger adults (18‑40) account for the majority of daily users, and more than 40% of respondents began using these tools within the past six months, indicating rapid adoption across both markets. Read more →

A recent Future survey finds that roughly a third of adults in the United States and the United Kingdom now use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot on a daily or multiple‑times‑a‑day basis. The most common purpose is learning, followed by shopping assistance, brainstorming, visual creation, and health‑related queries. Younger adults (18‑40) account for the majority of daily users, and more than 40% of respondents began using these tools within the past six months, indicating rapid adoption across both markets. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at podcasters. The new tools let video‑podcast creators automatically generate short clips and transform them into YouTube Shorts, while audio‑only podcasters can use AI to produce customizable video versions of their episodes. The features will roll out over the coming months, initially to a select group of creators, with broader availability planned for later. The move strengthens YouTube’s push to make podcasts a core part of its platform and to compete with other short‑form video services. Read more →

YouTube announced a suite of artificial‑intelligence features aimed at podcasters. The new tools let video‑podcast creators automatically generate short clips and transform them into YouTube Shorts, while audio‑only podcasters can use AI to produce customizable video versions of their episodes. The features will roll out over the coming months, initially to a select group of creators, with broader availability planned for later. The move strengthens YouTube’s push to make podcasts a core part of its platform and to compete with other short‑form video services. Read more →

Logitech’s Streamlabs division introduced the Intelligent Gaming Agent, an AI‑driven assistant designed for game streamers. The tool can answer voice queries, offer gameplay advice, create audience polls, clip video segments, and troubleshoot technical issues. Streamers can customize its appearance and tone, or hide it while retaining full functionality. Powered by Streamlabs AI, which incorporates technology from Inworld AI, ChatGPT, and Nvidia, the agent aims to simplify production tasks and enhance audience engagement for both new and experienced broadcasters. Read more →

Logitech’s Streamlabs division introduced the Intelligent Gaming Agent, an AI‑driven assistant designed for game streamers. The tool can answer voice queries, offer gameplay advice, create audience polls, clip video segments, and troubleshoot technical issues. Streamers can customize its appearance and tone, or hide it while retaining full functionality. Powered by Streamlabs AI, which incorporates technology from Inworld AI, ChatGPT, and Nvidia, the agent aims to simplify production tasks and enhance audience engagement for both new and experienced broadcasters. Read more →