AI video generation speeds up dramatically on local hardware

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-17 05:45

Ethan Mollick demonstrated a significant improvement in AI video generation speed and quality on his local computer. An initial video of an otter using a laptop on an airplane, generated using Allegro, took 20 minutes. A subsequent video, created with MiniMax H3, was generated in just 3 minutes and included sound, showcasing advancements in local AI processing capabilities. AI

IMPACT Local AI video generation is becoming faster and more capable, potentially enabling new creative workflows.

RANK_REASON Demonstration of improved AI model performance on local hardware.

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AI video generation speeds up dramatically on local hardware

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Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social · 2026-08-17 05:45

These are two videos of an otter using a laptop on an airplane, generated by AI running entirely on my local computer, one in late 2024, and the other today.

These are two videos of an otter using a laptop on an airplane, generated by AI running entirely on my local computer, one in late 2024, and the other today. The first one took 20 minutes using Allegro, the latest 3 minutes using MiniMax H3, and includes sound.

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These are two videos of an otter using a laptop on an airplane, generated by AI running entirely on my local computer, one in late 2024, and the other today.

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