YouTube Adds Veo AI Videos to Shorts for Creators
▼ Summary
– YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that Veo 3, an AI video generation model, will be available on YouTube Shorts later this summer.
– Veo 3 offers improved video quality and can incorporate audio, though exact Shorts features were not detailed.
– Shorts creators currently use Veo 2 for features like generating backgrounds with Dream Screen.
– It’s unclear if Veo 3 will require payment, as it currently needs a paid Google AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription.
– Mohan revealed that YouTube Shorts now averages over 200 billion daily views.
YouTube is expanding its AI-powered video creation tools by integrating the advanced Veo 3 model into Shorts later this year. During a keynote at Cannes Lions, CEO Neal Mohan revealed plans to bring the upgraded AI video generator to the platform’s short-form content ecosystem. While specifics about Veo 3’s Shorts capabilities remain unclear, Mohan highlighted enhancements in video quality and audio integration compared to its predecessor.
Currently, creators can use the earlier Veo 2 model for features like Dream Screen backgrounds and standalone clips. The new iteration promises sharper visuals and richer multimedia elements, though YouTube hasn’t confirmed whether access will remain behind a paywall. Generating Veo 3 videos currently requires a subscription to Google’s AI Pro or AI Ultra plans, leaving open questions about pricing for Shorts creators.
The announcement comes as Shorts continues to dominate engagement, with Mohan sharing that the format now averages over 200 billion daily views. This move signals YouTube’s commitment to equipping creators with cutting-edge tools while capitalizing on the explosive growth of short-form video. Whether Veo 3 will be a game-changer or face skepticism over AI-generated content remains to be seen.
(Source: The Verge)
