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Google's Veo 3 Can Now Create an 8-Second Video From a Single Image - How to Try It

GLOBAL, JUL 10 – Google's Veo 3 AI video generator now lets subscribers create eight-second videos with AI audio from still images, with over 40 million videos made in seven weeks, Google said.

  • Google launched Veo 3, an AI video generator that creates eight-second videos with synced audio from a single image, rolling out today in the Gemini web app.
  • Google introduced Veo 3 at its May 20, 2025 I/O developer conference and began broader availability for AI Pro users last week after being exclusive to AI Ultra subscribers.
  • The Veo 3 model powers Flow, Google's AI filmmaking app, which launched today in 75 additional countries, offering creators cinematic tools like precise camera control and smooth transitions.
  • Google stated that Veo 3 has been utilized to produce more than 40 million videos across Gemini and Flow over the last seven weeks, and emphasized that it has implemented extensive measures to ensure the video generation process remains safe and resistant to abuse.
  • Critics raised concerns about Veo 3 enabling hyper-real deepfakes and misinformation, while some industry professionals see these AI tools as transformative for content creation and digital media.
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