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Turn Pics to Vids! Meet Veo 3.1

Google unveils Veo 3.1 with better image-to-video creation for pros.
Google released Veo 3.1, a smarter AI tool that makes detailed videos from images and text. It focuses on professional editing and is now available through the Gemini API.
Creates smoother, more accurate videos from images and text.
Adds Frame to Video in the Flow editor to build scenes between two frames.
Now supports sound generation alongside visuals.
This upgrade shows Googleâs focus on pro video tools, giving creators better ways to make high-quality AI videos.
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đ¨ Introducing the AI Apps 50: Startup Edition
Ever wondered how startups are spending their money when it comes to AI?
Our team at @a16z worked with @mercury to crunch the numbers and rank the top applications by spend.
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3:53 PM ⢠Oct 2, 2025
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OpenAI Stops MLK AI Videos

OpenAI halts AI videos of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sora.
OpenAI paused users from making AI videos of Dr. King after his estate requested it, following reports of offensive depictions.
The move came after disrespectful videos surfaced.
Dr. Bernice King asked people to stop sharing such clips.
OpenAI says families should control how their likeness is used.
It highlights the need for respect, consent, and ethics in AI video creation.
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It Begins: An AI Literally Attempted Murder To Avoid Shutdown
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7:24 PM ⢠Oct 2, 2025
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