Google updated its Vids video editor with the ability to direct avatars through natural language prompts, allowing users to have characters interact with products, props, or equipment while maintaining character consistency, alongside options to customize appearance, apparel, and backgrounds through text. The update also brings Veo 3.1 support for generating eight-second video clips directly within the editor, with 10 free generations per month for all users and up to 1,000 per month for Google AI Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra subscribers. Additional new features include direct YouTube export with videos set to private by default, and a new Chrome extension for screen recording with audio or video.
