Google integrates Veo 2 AI video model into YouTube Shorts: What’s new

Google has begun integrating its latest AI-powered video generation model, Veo 2, for YouTube creators. In an update on its YouTube blog, the company announced that its Dream Screen feature—used for generating custom backgrounds in YouTube Shorts—is now powered by Veo 2. With enhanced capabilities, creators can use Veo 2 to generate video backgrounds or standalone clips for Shorts.