💻 Technology Apr 2, 2026 · Ryan Whitwam

Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo and Lyria models, directable AI avatars

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Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo and Lyria models, directable AI avatars
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OpenAI might be pulling back on video generation, but Google is forging ahead with a major AI update to its Vids editing product. The company's latest video and audio models are now integrated with the tool, and you can choose from various controllable avatars to appear in generated videos. Your creations are also easier to share on YouTube now.
Veo 3.1 is the biggest part of the Vids upgrade. Google first deployed this updated model in Gemini late last year, promising a substantial improvement

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