According to Demis Hassabis on Twitter, Google DeepMind has launched Project Genie, a new initiative aimed at advancing generative AI capabilities. This project, developed by the Genie team alongside Google Labs and Creative Lab, is designed to push the boundaries of AI model creation and research. As reported by the official Google DeepMind blog, Project Genie provides open access to innovative tools for developers and researchers, supporting the next generation of AI-powered applications and creative solutions. The launch signals significant opportunities for businesses and developers seeking to leverage cutting-edge generative AI in their workflows.

According to @GoogleLabs, Whisk Animate is a new AI-powered tool that enables users to turn static images into 8-second animated videos, leveraging the advanced capabilities of Veo 2 and Imagen 4 (source: labs.google/whisk). This innovation is now accessible to free users in over 70 countries, expanding the practical use of generative AI in creative content production. The integration of Veo 2 and Imagen 4 highlights Google's focus on user-friendly AI tools for digital media, providing businesses and content creators opportunities to rapidly prototype marketing visuals, enhance social media engagement, and streamline video production workflows through automation (source: labs.google/whisk).