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ByteDance launches faster, cheaper Seedance 2.5 Flash video model

ByteDance has launched Seedance 2.5 Flash, a new video generation model that is twice as fast as its predecessor, Seedance 2.5. This enhanced model will be available via API on Volcano Ark starting November 15th. The new model offers a cost reduction of approximately 34%, priced at around 0.99 yuan per second for 720p output. AI

IMPACT This release offers a significant speed and cost improvement for video generation, potentially lowering barriers for AI-powered video creation.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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ByteDance launches faster, cheaper Seedance 2.5 Flash video model

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    ByteDance Releases Seedance 2.5 Flash, a Faster Video Model Priced About 34% Below Seedance 2.5

    Volcano Engine's Seedance 2.5 Flash makes video twice as fast as Seedance 2.5 at about 0.99 yuan per second at 720p, roughly 34% cheaper. API access opens on Volcano Ark on Nov 15.