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).