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| Image from Kling AI from a video demo |
It seems we're reaching a pivotal moment for AI video generators. Following the viral success of OpenAI's Sora, a new Chinese competitor is making waves on social media. Named Kling AI, this "video generation model" is developed by Kuaishou, the Chinese rival to TikTok. Currently, it's available only as a public demo in China through a waitlist, but that hasn't stopped it from going viral with impressive clips, indicating it might be as capable as Sora.
Early demo videos can be seen on the Kling AI website, and several threads on X (formerly Twitter) from users like Min Choi showcase some of the tool's impressive early creations, aided by editing apps. However, it's important to approach these initial clips with caution, as they are selected examples and the specifics of the hardware and software used remain unclear.
Despite these reservations, Kling AI appears to be a powerful AI video generator, allowing early testers to create 1080/30p videos up to two minutes long. The results, though displaying some AI telltale signs like smoothing and minor artifacts, are notably diverse and coherent.
It's uncertain when Kling AI will be available to users outside China. However, with OpenAI hinting at a public release of Sora "later this year," Kling AI may need to expedite its rollout to establish itself as the leading platform for AI-generated video.
The Rise of AI Video Generators in Visual Content Creation
As AI photo editing tools like Midjourney and Adobe Firefly gain popularity, the focus is shifting towards video generators, marking a significant development with implications for social media, the film industry, and even the authenticity of visuals during crucial events like elections.
Various AI generators are emerging, including Google Veo, Microsoft's VASA-1 capable of creating lifelike talking avatars from a single photo, Runway Gen-2, and Pika Labs. Adobe is also exploring integration of these tools into Premiere Pro, signaling a potential boost for the field.
While these tools are not flawless yet, it remains unclear how long it takes to produce a clip using platforms like Sora or Kling AI, and the computational resources required. However, advancements towards photorealism and simulating real-world physics have been significant in the past year, suggesting mainstream adoption is imminent.
The international landscape adds complexity, especially with the US considering a TikTok ban. This geopolitical aspect may introduce further uncertainties before platforms like Kling AI expand globally.
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