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Google has introduced Gemini Omni Flash, a new AI model that accepts diverse inputs like text, photos, and video to generate short video clips with audio. This marks a shift from simple text-to-video generation towards AI acting as a video production assistant, capable of modifying existing media and engaging in conversational guidance for results. The model is integrated into Google's Gemini app, Flow, and YouTube Shorts, with plans for longer video formats beyond the current 10-second limit. Google is also enhancing its AI video capabilities with Veo 3.1 for high-fidelity generation and implementing safety features like SynthID watermarks. AI

Google DeepMind has announced Gemini Omni, a new family of multimodal generative models, integrated into its AI-powered creative tools Flow and Flow Music. The updates to Flow include AI agents for creative assistance, the ability to create custom tools using natural language, and enhanced video generation and editing capabilities with Gemini Omni. Flow Music also receives updates for finer music editing and music video generation, with both tools now available as mobile applications. AI

Google is reportedly testing weekly usage limits for free users of its Gemini AI service. This potential change, observed by users and confirmed by Google as being in testing, could affect how frequently individuals can access Gemini's capabilities without a subscription. Separately, Google has updated its Flow and Flow Music tools with Gemini Omni, AI agents, custom tool creation, and mobile apps. AI