YouTube is expanding its generative AI capabilities in Shorts with enhanced features powered by Google DeepMind's Veo 2 model. These updates build upon the Dream Screen feature introduced last year.

Key Features:

• Generate standalone video clips from text prompts
• Create custom AI backgrounds for Shorts
• Faster video generation
• Improved physics and human movement rendering
• Ability to specify style, lens, and cinematic effects

How to Use Dream Screen for Backgrounds:

1. Open Shorts camera
2. Select Green Screen
3. Choose Dream Screen
4. Enter prompt
5. Select image
6. Create video background

How to Create AI Video Clips:

1. Open Shorts camera
2. Tap Add for media picker
3. Select Create
4. Input prompt
5. Choose image
6. Tap Create video
7. Select length

Important Notes:

• All AI-generated content includes SynthID watermarks and clear labels
• Currently available in US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
• Global rollout planned for future release

The new features aim to help creators enhance their storytelling capabilities and produce unique content more efficiently. YouTube emphasizes transparency in AI usage while providing tools that make video creation more accessible to all creators.

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