Google Enhances Vids with AI-Powered Features and New Avatars

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

Ars Technica•Apr 3, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

Google has upgraded its Vids editing tool with new AI models, including Veo and Lyria, allowing users to create videos with controllable avatars. While free users can generate 10 videos monthly, AI Pro subscribers can create up to 50, and Ultra plan users can produce 1,000 videos each month.

Key Points

01Google's Vids now features new AI models, Veo and Lyria.
02Users can choose from controllable avatars for video creation.
03Free users are limited to 10 video generations per month.
04AI Pro and Ultra subscribers have higher limits for video and music generation.
05The Lyria model allows users to create music tracks based on desired vibes.

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Full Summary

Google has introduced significant upgrades to its Vids editing tool, integrating advanced AI models known as Veo 3.1 and Lyria. The Veo model enhances video generation, allowing users to select from various controllable avatars for their creations. These updates aim to facilitate the production of animated content such as party flyers, business reels, and greeting cards. Users can now share their videos more easily on YouTube. While Vids is free to use, it imposes limits on video generations: non-paying users can create only 10 videos per month, while AI Pro subscribers can generate 50 and those on the AI Ultra plan can create up to 1,000 videos monthly. Additionally, the Lyria music creation model enables users to generate music tracks simply by describing the desired vibe, making it easier for users to add audio to their projects without needing to write lyrics. This feature is particularly appealing for casual users looking to create quick, fun content.

Key Figures

10

Videos allowed per month for free users

50

Videos allowed per month for AI Pro subscribers

1,000

Videos allowed per month for AI Ultra plan users

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FAQ

Vids is designed for creating animated content such as flyers, business reels, and greeting cards using AI.

Users can access Vids for free with a limit of 10 video generations per month, while AI Pro subscribers can create 50 videos, and Ultra plan users can generate 1,000.

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