Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash

	Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash(blog.google)
	295 points by saretup 13 days ago \| 225 comments
	tl;dr: Google DeepMind released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, a generative video model available via the Gemini API with new production-focused features: scene extension (up to 40 seconds using 10 seconds of prior context), first/last frame keyframe interpolation, video references for consistency, and 4K upscaling. A faster 360p draft mode generates previews up to 60% faster at one-third the cost of 720p. It's available in Google AI Studio, the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, and to AI Plus/Pro/Ultra subscribers via Flow and the Gemini app.
	HN Discussion: •Concerns about societal impact on voice/screen actors and creative industries ↓Frustration that Google prioritizes flashy releases over core Gemini Pro updates or basic web compatibility ↓The model lacks practical features like audio-to-video sync that competitors offer ↓Skepticism about real-world utility and artistic value of AI video generation ↑Interest in Google's strategic investment in video generation as a path to world models