YouTube and Google Photos Launch AI Tools to Turn Photos into Videos for Use in "Shorts" .

Feature Launch:
Google has launched a new update on its Photos app, allowing users to create short videos (up to 6 seconds long) from static photos, with a "Remix" feature that automatically transforms photos into various artistic styles.

Integration with YouTube Shorts:
In the same context, these features have also been integrated into YouTube Shorts, including turning photos into videos of flexible length with AI-generated effects under the "AI Playground."

Launch Scope:
The official update began today for users in the United States on both Android and iOS systems, with plans to gradually expand to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in the coming days.

Technical Side:
These tools rely on Google’s older "Veo 2" model (instead of the latest "Veo 3") and include the option to add a digital watermark that distinguishes AI-generated content.

User Experience:
Google mentioned that these tools are still experimental and might have some bugs. However, the presence of the SynthID digital watermark helps users identify AI-generated content, providing a crucial transparency feature for users.