AI Video Advancements - AI video is rapidly dominating social media, with V3 being a pivotal moment similar to ChatGPT for AI video [1][4][5] - V3, Google DeepMind's video model, generates both audio and video from text prompts, enabling full talking-head videos [7][8] - V3 is limited to 8-second generations and only generates audio from text prompts, leading to creative workarounds for longer videos [9][10] - "Faceless channels" are emerging, allowing AI-generated characters to tell stories without the need for a human face [15][16] Accessibility and Pricing - V3 was initially exclusive to Google AI Ultra plan at $250 per month, causing hype and FOMO [12] - V3 is now accessible via API through platforms like Hedra and Crea at around $10 per month, or through pay-per-video platforms like Fall or Replicate at approximately 75 cents per second [13][14] Future Expectations - Industry anticipates Google to develop larger models capable of generating longer videos, while also addressing coherence and pricing challenges [17] - The market expects more condensed, optimized models that can perform similarly at a lower cost [17] Voice AI Updates - ChatGPT's advanced voice mode has been updated to be more human-like, enabling real-time consumer voice conversations [18][19]