Google has released Veo 3.1 Lite, a cost-effective video generation model, now available for paid preview via the Gemini API and for testing in Google AI Studio.
Google AI has made its Veo 3.1 Lite video generation model accessible. Users can now access it through a paid preview using the Gemini API or test it directly within Google AI Studio.
Advancements in AI video generation, like Veo 3.1 Lite, could significantly impact how web novel content is visualized and promoted. This technology might enable creators and platforms to produce dynamic promotional materials, character animations, or even short visual adaptations, enhancing reader engagement and the overall presentation of translated works.
Original source: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/veo-3-1-lite/
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