Google’s Will Smith Double: Crunchy AI Spaghetti Expert


  • Google launched Veo 3, an AI video synthesis model capable of generating synchronized audio tracks for video clips.
  • The model can produce eight-second high-definition videos with voices, dialogue, and sound effects.
  • A popular benchmark involves a humorous scenario of Will Smith eating spaghetti, first popularized in a viral AI-generated video from March 2023.
  • Javi Lopez tested Veo 3 by recreating the spaghetti scene and noted an odd sound effect of crunching while Smith "eats."
  • The glitch stems from the training data used by Veo 3, which included many examples of chewing sounds, affecting the accuracy of the generated audio.

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Google’s Video Tool Enhances Sound and Realism


  • Google has launched Flow, an AI-powered filmmaking tool integrated with the Veo 3 video generation model.
  • Flow allows creators to control camera movements, angles, and perspectives in AI-generated videos for enhanced storytelling.
  • Users can extend shots and add smooth transitions, achieving professional-quality cinematic results.
  • Public response to the AI video tools is mixed, with praise for advancements but concerns regarding creativity and ethics.
  • Zainab, a writer based in the UAE, covers important local stories in the Living in UAE section and emphasizes diverse human interest narratives.

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Try Veo 3: Google’s Viral AI Video Generator


  • Google announced Veo 3 at its annual I/O developer conference, enhancing AI-generated video with synchronized audio.
  • The model generates photorealistic video and ambient sounds, including human voices, based on natural language prompts.
  • Veo 3 specializes in simulating real-world physics and lip-syncing, making it a valuable tool for filmmakers.
  • The fusion of AI-generated video and audio has been a significant technical challenge in the AI industry.
  • Veo 3 is available for Gemini Ultra subscribers in the US and can be accessed through Google’s new filmmaking tool, Flow.

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