Meta launches Movie Gen, an AI tool for creating realistic video and audio from prompts

Meta has launched a new AI tool called Movie Gen, which creates realistic video and audio clips from simple user prompts. This tool can generate video clips up to 16 seconds long and audio clips up to 45 seconds. Movie Gen can also edit existing videos, allowing for customization. It produces synchronized visuals and sound effects, including background music. Meta claims its performance is competitive with other leading AI models but will not make it available for public use yet. The introduction of Movie Gen highlights the growing role of AI in the entertainment industry. While filmmakers are interested in its potential, concerns about legal and ethical issues, particularly regarding copyright, remain significant.