SMRTR AIJul 23, 2025The Verge

Google is bringing its AI-powered photo-to-video capability to more apps

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Google is rolling out new AI features for Google Photos and YouTube Shorts, allowing users to transform photos into short videos and apply creative effects. The tools, powered by Google's Veo 2 video model, offer limited prompt options and include digital watermarks. These updates expand Google's generative AI capabilities in photo and video editing, surpassing Apple's more cautious approach to AI-generated imagery.

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