Google has introduced Veo 3.1 Lite, a lower-cost video generation model aimed at high-volume use cases. The release expands its AI video lineup with more accessible pricing and flexible capabilities.
Runway launches $10M fund and builder program to support AI video startups, expanding its ecosystem around multimodal and real-time AI.
ByteDance is rolling out its Seedance 2.0 AI video model in CapCut, enabling prompt-based video creation as competition in generative video intensifies.
OpenAI will discontinue its Sora video-generation app, signaling a strategic shift toward core AI products amid rising competition and high compute costs.
Runway introduced a real-time AI video model capable of generating HD output in under 100ms, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA.
The UK government is considering mandatory labels for AI-generated content as part of broader efforts to address disinformation and copyright challenges.
U.S. lawmakers are pressing ByteDance to shut down its Seedance AI video generator, citing copyright and likeness violations involving celebrities and media content.
Apple acquired MotionVFX, a developer of video editing plugins and visual effects tools for Final Cut Pro, to strengthen its creative software ecosystem.
ByteDance has reportedly paused the global rollout of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after viral clips sparked backlash from Hollywood studios over intellectual property concerns.
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking technology startup founded by Ben Affleck, as the streaming giant expands its use of AI tools in film production.
A YouTuber built a system that lets his cavapoo trigger AI-generated video games by mashing a keyboard, using Anthropic’s Claude with custom guardrails and automated feedback tools.
ByteDance said it will strengthen protections on its Seedance 2.0 AI video tool after entertainment companies raised concerns over the unauthorized use of copyrighted characters and likenesses.
AI video startup Runway secured $315 million in a Series E round, doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion. The funding will support development of world models and new AI products.
Meta launches a standalone Vibes app for AI-generated videos, offering creation, remixing, and sharing tools, with upcoming freemium subscriptions planned.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan highlighted reducing low-quality AI content and detecting deepfakes as priorities for 2026 while expanding AI tools for creators.