SMRTR TechJun 22, 2025TechRadar

The next AI video craze is cats doing Olympic diving, and it’s all thanks to this new Google Veo 3 rival

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MiniMax's Hailuo 02 AI video model has gone viral with clips of cats performing Olympic-style dives. The model combines physics-based animation with internet humor, creating surprisingly realistic short videos. While not as advanced as Google Veo 3, Hailuo 02 is gaining popularity among casual users due to its accessibility and lower cost. This trend highlights the growing competition in AI video generation, with MiniMax planning future upgrades. The development showcases the potential for AI video tools to become more mainstream.

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