Disney is partnering with AI startup Animaj to dramatically accelerate its animation production process, reducing the time needed to create a five-minute episode from five months to less than five weeks. Corinne Reichert reports for CNet that Disney selected Animaj as part of its 2025 accelerator program after reviewing thousands of AI companies. The technology …
Luma AI has released Ray3 Modify, a new video generation model that allows users to modify existing footage while preserving the original performance. The tool is available through the company’s Dream Machine platform. Ray3 Modify addresses a limitation in AI video generation: the difficulty of maintaining timing, motion, and emotional intent when transforming scenes. The …
Adobe has updated its generative AI tool Firefly with a new video editor that works with text commands. Ivan Mehta reports for TechCrunch that this allows for precise changes to existing video clips. Instead of regenerating an entire scene, users can now alter specific elements, colors, or camera angles using simple text prompts. The company …
Runway has released GWM-1, its first world model system designed to simulate physical environments in real time. The announcement positions the AI video company alongside competitors like Google in the emerging world model space. A world model is an AI system that builds an internal representation of how environments work, allowing it to predict future …
The artificial intelligence company Runway announced its new video generation model, Gen-4.5, on December 1, 2025. According to the independent benchmarking firm Artificial Analysis, the new model has achieved the top rank in its text-to-video leaderboard, placing it ahead of models from larger competitors like Google and OpenAI. Gen-4.5 allows users to create high-definition videos …
The second season of the Amazon Prime series “House of David” used between 350 and 400 shots created with generative artificial intelligence. Kat Tenbarge reports for WIRED that this is more than four times the amount used in the show’s first season. Showrunner Jon Erwin said his production company, The Wonder Project, used AI to …
OpenAI has released its AI video generation app, Sora, for Android devices. The app is now available on the Google Play Store in the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This expansion follows the app’s iOS launch in September, where it reportedly accumulated over one million downloads in its first five days. Alongside …
Coca-Cola has released new holiday commercials created with AI, a year after its first AI-generated ads drew criticism from creative professionals. Katie Deighton reports for The Wall Street Journal. The new “Holidays Are Coming” campaign includes two commercials produced by AI studios Silverside and Secret Level. Chief Marketing Officer Manolo Arroyo says the production was …
OpenAI has released an update for its Sora video generation app, introducing features designed to create more complex and narrative-driven content. The new tools include reusable “character cameos,” video stitching, and community leaderboards. The “character cameo” feature allows users to create reusable avatars from various subjects, including pets, illustrations, and toys, building on the app’s …
At its annual MAX conference, Adobe announced a wide range of new artificial intelligence features for its Creative Suite, focusing on its generative AI platform, Firefly, and flagship applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. The company is expanding the capabilities of Firefly, its generative AI tool for images and video. Individual users can now train …