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Introducing Veo 3.1 and advanced creative capabilities

Google just shipped Veo 3.1. Here's what changed for creators.

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Why it matters

Google DeepMind is advancing its video generation capabilities with Veo 3.1, signaling competitive pressure in the generative video space dominated by OpenAI Sora and other players. This product iteration matters to founders building on video APIs and investors tracking Google's ability to monetize generative media.

The key facts

5 to know
  1. Veo 3.1 release announced by Google DeepMind

  2. Advanced creative control added to Veo platform

  3. Published October 23, 2025 (recent/breaking)

  4. Part of Google's generative video product line

  5. Competitive positioning in video generation market

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Publisher excerpt: We’re rolling out significant updates to Veo that give people even more creative control.
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