YouTube integrates Google's latest AI video generation Model, veo 3, into YouTube shorts Later this year, CEO Neil Mohan announcement. Speaking at the keynote address at the Cannes Lions Festival, Mohan said, “The possibilities for AI are endless.” He was joined by creators Amelia DiMoldenberg, Alex Cooper and Brandon Baum. “Many things can change with generations. Entertainment itself has changed more dramatically in history than any other time in the last 20 years. Creators have led this revolution,” added Mohan.
Google's VEO 3 enhances shorts content creation
YouTube is currently using an earlier version of VEO with the Dream Screen feature that creates AI-generated backgrounds. VEO 3 marks major upgrades and offers more advanced video creation tools. Google released the VEO 3 tool at I/O 2025 last month. An AI-powered video generation tool allows users to generate videos from text and image prompts.Mohan said the new tool will help experiment with content formats as “open new creative lanes” for shorts creators. According to Mohan, YouTube Shorts, released in 2021, has seen more than 200 billion views per day. Its growing popularity has led to direct competition between Tiktok and Instagram reels.Mohan emphasized the role of creators in shaping modern entertainment. “My bet for the next 20 years? Creators will turn formats, blend genres, and push them deeper into the mainstream as brand ambassadors, big corporate ventures and visionary storytellers,” he said.“The community continues to surprise us with the power of their collective fandom. And cutting edge. AI Technology It pushes the limits of human creativity. My biggest bet is that YouTube continues to be at the stage where it all happens. Anyone with a story to share can turn their dreams into a career…and anyone with a voice can bring people together and change the world. ”
