YouTube has announced the integration of Google DeepMind’s latest video generation model, Veo 2, into its Shorts platform, enhancing AI-powered creative tools for users. The update expands Dream Screen, YouTube’s AI-driven background generator, and introduces the ability to create standalone AI-generated video clips that can be added to Shorts.
With the launch of Veo 2, users can now generate video clips from simple text prompts, filling gaps in their content or creating entirely new scenes. This new capability allows creators to add AI-generated elements directly into Shorts without needing original footage.
“Need a specific scene but don’t have the right footage? Want to turn your imagination into reality and tell a unique story?” wrote Dina Berrada, Director of Product, Generative AI Creation at YouTube. “Simply use a text prompt to generate a video clip that fits perfectly into your narrative, or create a whole new world of content.”
The integration of Veo 2 enhances Dream Screen, making AI-generated videos more detailed, realistic, and faster to produce. The upgraded model improves real-world physics and human movement, while also allowing users to apply specific styles, lens effects, and cinematic filters to their AI-generated content.
How to Use Veo 2 in YouTube Shorts
Creators can access the new features in two ways:
- To generate AI video backgrounds: Open the Shorts camera, select Green Screen, then choose Dream Screen and enter a text prompt to create a custom background.
- To create AI-generated video clips: Open the Shorts camera, tap Add to open the media picker, then select Create at the top. After entering a text prompt, select an image, tap Create video, and choose the desired length.
YouTube has implemented SynthID watermarks and clear labels to distinguish AI-generated content. These features are now available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for further expansion.
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