YouTube is expanding its generative AI capabilities in Shorts with enhanced features powered by Google DeepMind's Veo 2 video generation model.

The upgraded Dream Screen feature now allows creators to generate standalone video clips from text prompts, in addition to creating AI backgrounds. The new system produces higher quality videos with improved understanding of physics and human movement, making content more realistic and detailed.

Key Features and Improvements:

• Faster video generation
• Better physics and movement rendering
• Customizable styles and cinematic effects
• Seamless integration with Shorts

How to Use Dream Screen:

1. For video backgrounds:

   • Open Shorts camera
   • Select Green Screen
   • Choose Dream Screen
   • Enter prompt and select image
   • Create video background

2. For standalone clips:

   • Open Shorts camera
   • Tap Add for media picker
   • Select Create at the top
   • Input prompt and select image
   • Choose clip length

For transparency, YouTube implements SynthID watermarks and clear labels to identify AI-generated content. The features are currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with global expansion planned for the future.

This update represents YouTube's continued investment in AI technology to enhance creator tools and storytelling capabilities within the Shorts format.

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