November 7, 2026
OpenAI has added native GIF generation to ChatGPT, letting users create animated images from a text prompt or an uploaded photo. The feature arrives alongside the new Images 2.6 model and includes controls for animation speed and frame-by-frame editing. Previously, producing a GIF required multiple steps outside of ChatGPT's native workflow.
An AI-generated feature film called "Gods Don't Give Gifts" is mounting a surprisingly serious awards campaign, complete with an AI-generated Grimes cameo, Times Square advertising, and official Oscar qualifying screenings. Creator Gossip Goblin argues the project deserves to be taken on its own terms rather than dismissed as a publicity stunt. The film is shaping up as one of the more visible tests of how the industry will respond to fully AI-generated feature content.
Google DeepMind has made Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash generally available, bringing longer video clips and a notable price reduction to its AI video generation model. The update extends maximum clip length to 15 seconds and drops the cost to $0.07 per second at 720p - 30 percent cheaper than its predecessor. Conversational editing and a draft-then-upscale workflow offer additional flexibility for users watching their budgets.
