GOOGLE PHOTOS ADDS VIDEO REMIX FEATURE POWERED BY GEMINI OMNI

Google announced on Wednesday that Google Photos will receive a new "Video Remix" feature capable of editing and transforming videos within seconds. The feature operates using Gemini Omni, Google's recently released artificial intelligence model designed to generate content from various inputs. According to Google, the tool will be available to subscribers of its Gemini service.

The Video Remix feature allows users to reimagine videos already stored in Google Photos through the use of Gemini Omni technology. The addition represents Google's ongoing effort to integrate generative AI capabilities into its consumer applications. The move positions Google in direct competition with companies including Apple, OpenAI and Adobe in the AI-powered software space.

By incorporating AI video editing directly into Google Photos, Google enables users to edit video clips with minimal interaction rather than requiring separate dedicated software. The company states the development gives users additional incentive to remain within its ecosystem of interconnected services. No further details regarding rollout timelines or pricing structures have been confirmed.