AI video generation startup Runway secures $315 million in Series E funding led by General Atlantic, nearly doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion as it shifts focus to developing advanced world models.

Sora 2 video generation app expands to Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan with Character Cameos feature, reaching 1M downloads faster than ChatGPT.

Google Photos upgrades its image-to-video feature with Veo 3, Google's advanced generative AI video model, allowing users to transform static photos into videos.

Google unveils Flow, powered by Veo 3 and Imagen 4, offering AI-driven video generation with integrated audio, editing, and Gemini support for creative professionals.

Mashable covers Google's latest Veo 3.1 update enabling generation of mobile-first vertical videos optimized for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.