However, the AI-generated content has been criticized for being disturbing and freaky looking. Google's focus on being first in the AI race has highlighted the limitations and problems of generative AI. YouTube claimed Shorts currently has over 70 billion daily views and 2 billion monthly active users. Despite the addition of a video editor, it's unclear how the disturbing AI video will reduce the amount of low-quality content already prevalent on TikTok-like platforms.
Key takeaways:
- Google announced that its TikTok clone, YouTube Shorts, will be getting several new creator features, including an AI video generator called “Dream Screen” built directly into the app.
- Dream Screen is a tool that lets users generate AI background videos or stills using a simple text prompt.
- Google is also planning to release its own, free YouTube Create mobile app that offers some simplified video editing tools on the go.
- YouTube claimed Shorts currently has over 70 billion daily views and 2 billion monthly active users.