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Google's most advanced AI video model, Veo 3, is now available in the Middle East

Google's most advanced AI video model, Veo 3, is now available in the Middle East

Time of India4 days ago
Google's Veo 3 enables Middle East creators to generate hyper-realistic AI videos from text prompts on the Gemini platform./ Image: GoogleArabia/X
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has officially rolled out Veo 3, its latest AI-powered video creation tool, to Gemini users across the Middle East, marking a major expansion in the region for its generative media technology.
Now available to paying users of Gemini, Veo 3 allows people to generate cinematic video clips from simple text prompts, complete with synchronized sound, music, dialogue, and realistic visuals.
Veo 3: From Prompt to Production
Initially unveiled at Google I/O 2024, the company's annual developer conference in May, Veo 3 has quickly drawn attention for its high realism, advanced physics simulation, and precise lip-syncing capabilities.
'From prompt to production, Veo 3 delivers best-in-class realism, physics, and lip syncing,' said Eli Collins, Vice President of Product at Google DeepMind, during the launch event at Google I/O.
Users can input a short description of a scene, such as "a foggy street in old Tokyo with neon lights and light rain," and Veo 3 responds by generating an eight-second, 720p video that integrates ambient sound, spoken dialogue, realistic effects, and visual elements that closely mirror the input description.
According to Collins, Veo 3 not only performs standard text-to-video generation, but also supports image prompting and introduces a new benchmark in responsive AI video design. He wrote in a blog post:
'Veo 3 excels from text and image prompting to real-world physics and accurate lip syncing,' highlighting its strengths in realism, responsiveness, and user control.
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With its ability to generate native audio, including background noise, soundtracks, and voiceovers, Veo 3 positions itself as a direct rival to OpenAI's Sora, which is also in the race to dominate the generative video space.
What sets Veo 3 apart is the combination of multi-modal generation (text, image, sound) and its physics-aware rendering, making it capable of crafting scenes that feel lifelike and cinematic, whether it's for a dreamlike short film, a product concept, or even a viral meme.
One example that gained popularity on social media involved a surreal AI-generated clip of Will Smith eating spaghetti, which drew attention across platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
Transparency Through Watermarking
To ensure content authenticity, all Veo 3 videos come with an embedded SynthID watermark, Google's invisible digital signature designed to label AI-generated content. This helps in tracing and verifying the origin of synthetic media, particularly in an era of increasing deepfake risks.
In addition to the hidden watermark, Veo-generated videos, except those created by Ultra-tier members using Google's new Flow filmmaking platform, will also carry a visible watermark to clearly indicate that the video was AI-generated. Google is also testing a SynthID Detector tool to help individuals and platforms identify synthetic media with greater ease.
Expanding Global Access
Having made its debut in other markets earlier this year, Veo 3's launch in the Middle East opens the door for regional creators, filmmakers, marketers, and digital storytellers to explore high-end AI video creation without the need for traditional equipment or editing tools.
The rollout is part of Google's broader strategy to integrate generative AI into everyday creative workflows, especially through its Gemini platform, which continues to gain traction among professionals and hobbyists alike.
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