The recent discovery of new code in Google’s app suggests significant updates to Gemini’s AI capabilities, specifically in the realm of video generation. Google’s AI ecosystem continues to expand beyond image generation, with video creation tools potentially becoming available to a broader user base.
Latest developments: Hidden code fragments in Google’s app reveal plans to integrate video generation features into Gemini, powered by an internal system codenamed “robin.”
- The code contains messages related to video processing, including status updates for users during generation
- These features are currently in testing and haven’t been officially announced or released
- The integration would mark a significant expansion of Gemini’s creative capabilities beyond its existing image generation powered by Imagen 3
Technical capabilities and options: Google has multiple AI video generation technologies that could potentially be integrated into Gemini.
- Veo 2, Google DeepMind’s advanced text-to-video and image-to-video model, is currently available through Google Labs as VideoFX
- Google Vids, a business-focused video creation tool, offers template-based content creation with AI assistance
- The specific implementation could range from a full integration of Veo 2 to a more limited version optimized for mobile devices
Current market availability: Veo 2 has recently become accessible through a partnership with creative platform Freepik.
- Freepik offers limited free trials for the first 10,000 users
- The platform charges 1,000 credits per five-second video
- Basic subscriptions start at $69 per year, allowing up to 84 video generations
- Image-to-video capabilities are planned for future updates
Cost implications: The integration of advanced video generation features will likely come with premium pricing structures.
- High computational requirements for AI video generation typically restrict these features to paid services
- Google is expected to limit powerful video generation tools to Gemini Advanced subscribers
- Current market pricing through Freepik suggests significant costs associated with AI video generation
Looking ahead: While Google’s video generation integration plans signal a major technological advancement, the high computational costs and resource requirements suggest these features will initially be positioned as premium offerings, potentially creating a tiered ecosystem of AI creative tools within the Gemini platform.
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