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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft's free AI video generator — could this be Bing's last chance to take on Google?
One thing we've learned about Microsoft during the age of AI is that the company doesn't give up easily. In the shadow of AI, the company has reinvented how Bing operates again and again, hoping to pique the interest of users who are looking for a robust alternative to Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. In many ways, AI text generation is a thing of the past. The most growing area of interest for AI content generation now lies in video content. However, Microsoft has an edge here - albeit purposely. While Google's Veo and OpenAI's Sora require a $20 per month (a little over ₹1,700) subscription, Bing is offering video creation for free! At this point, it feels like if you turn away from Microsoft or start to forget about it, the company will find a way to remind you, 'Hey, we're doing AI too.' And that's pretty much the strategy with this move to offer free video generation via Bing. Just because the Bing video generator is free to use on the mobile app doesn't mean it's a free-for-all. There are some natural restrictions in place. Funnily enough, the Bing Video Creator depends on OpenAI's Sora, which is a text-to-video model. Within Bing, users get the ability to edit, merge, and adjust videos after they've been created. Still in beta, the tool is only available through a ChatGPT subscription. But Microsoft is giving it away for free. Why, you wonder? To draw attention. For now, users can generate only 5-second-long clips with output in a 9:16 aspect ratio at a 480p resolution. In terms of interface, Bing is way behind compared to OpenAI's native functionality. It might be to avoid any issues with problematic content that involves violence or imitation of someone. Another thing, you may not get your free AI video for hours through Bing - unless you use one of your stipulated 'Fast Generations.' Currently, you might not see the feature for prioritised prompts, but once it's live, you'll enjoy 10 complimentary generations before any future uses require 100 Microsoft Rewards Points per creation. It's clear that Bing isn't targeting users who need high-end video content, but is instead trying to lure in users who depend on other services for free AI tools. The name of this game is 'let me show you what I got' and so we shall see! PS: To access the Video Creator, open the Bing app and select the menu icon in the bottom-right corner. Choose the new tool from the list, enter your detailed prompt, and prepare for a brief wait as your video is generated.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
I Tried Microsoft's New Free AI Video Generator: Here's How to Use It
Microsoft has a new, free tool to let you create AI-generated videos: the Bing Video Creator. When I tried it out just now, typing in a text prompt, in less than a minute the app generated a 5-second video of the Bing logo on an inflatable floating in a pool along with flamingo and donut floaties. There are some limitations -- for starters, the 5-second length. Also, for now, videos are only in a 9:16 vertical format; Microsoft says a 16:9 horizontal format will be available soon. Users have the option of making a "fast" or "standard" video. Fast, which is the default, is almost instantaneous, while Standard can take hours, according to the app. Fast requires the use of Microsoft Rewards points, which can be earned with Bing searches and Microsoft Store purchase, among other ways. This is a frame from the 5-second video that Bing Video Creator whipped up for me. In the video, the water ripped gently and the floats bobbed lightly. Created by Omar Gallaga using Bing Video Generator The feature is currently only on the Bing Search mobile app, but is coming to Windows desktops and Copilot Search, according to the company. It's powered by OpenAI's Sora video technology Bing Video Creator joins other major AI-driven video creation tools, including Sora from OpenAI's ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Google Veo, Runway and Meta Movie Gen. You can check out what Google's latest Veo 3 feature can do for those willing to pay for Gemini Ultra. The technology is moving quickly, with more and more options becoming available, some offering free access, others charging a fee or including them in AI-service subscriptions. How to use Bing Video Creator It's not instantly intuitive how to find or use the Video Creator, especially if you're not already using the Bing Search app. In the app, I accessed the feature by clicking on the box on the bottom right of the home screen. That brings up lots of apps within the app; look for "Video Creator" on the bottom left. There, you can create a still image or video by typing in a text prompt. Using the Fast option, which is the default, should generate the short video in moments. You can also type "Create a video of..." directly in the app's main search bar if you don't want to hunt for the feature. You can download and share the video. When I tried it out, I found the video was not very high quality and was not easy to download directly from the app. Sharing a link to the video creation and viewing it outside the app offers an option to download the full video. Microsoft says it will keep your video creations available for 90 days.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Microsoft offers free Sora access on its Bing search app
OpenAI's video maker Sora will let users generate five-second videos from text for free. Sora was initially previewed in February 2024 and officially launched to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users (in the US and other countries, excluding the UK and EU initially) in December 2024. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tech giant Microsoft on Monday unveiled Bing Video Creator, integrating OpenAI's video maker Sora on its Bing mobile app , letting users generate five-second videos from text for Video Creator has launched on Bing's iOS and Android mobile apps and will soon come to desktops and within Copilot can generate 10 fast videos and unlimited slower ones on Bing. Through Microsoft's rewards programmes, users can earn more fast are five seconds long and can be created in 9:16 format. Users can also queue up to three video generations at a was initially previewed in February 2024 and officially launched to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users (in the US and other countries, excluding the UK and EU initially) in December is important as OpenAI's Sora hopes to get more traction. It was among the most anticipated products from the generative AI (GenAI) company, but failed to take off. Due to hallucinations and the time taken to generate the videos, it reported slow a long time after its initial preview in February 2024, Sora was not broadly available to the general public. Now, with the free access, even if limited, it will help gain users.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft brings free OpenAI's Sora video generator to Bing mobile app for users
Microsoft has rolled out a new video creation feature in its Bing mobile app, allowing users to generate short videos from text prompts using OpenAI's Sora model. This marks the first time Microsoft has offered public access to Sora's video generation capabilities without a direct fee. The feature, called Bing Video Creator, is now available in the Bing app for iOS and Android users who are logged in with a Microsoft account. The tool enables users to create videos by typing short descriptions. Each generated video runs for five seconds and comes in a vertical 9:16 format. Microsoft plans to add horizontal format support later. Also read: PlayStation Days of Play Sale: Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, and more games get big price cuts At launch, users can create up to 10 free videos using the fast generation option. After that, each additional video requires 100 Microsoft Rewards points. Users can earn these points by using Bing for searches or shopping at the Microsoft Store. For instance, a Bing search on a PC earns 5 points, up to a daily limit of 150 points. Each user can queue up to three video prompts at a time. Microsoft noted that even in fast mode, generating a video might take several hours. The standard speed option is free and also available to all users. Also read: Google launches new AI image and video generation tools, Veo 2, Imagen 3, and Whisk- All details To use Bing Video Creator, users must open the Bing mobile app, tap the menu icon at the bottom right, and select "Video Creator" from the list. Alternatively, users can begin by typing a prompt like 'Create a video of…' in the Bing search bar. The tool guides users to provide specific and detailed prompts for better results. Once a video is ready, users receive a notification. The videos can be downloaded and shared, but they remain available on Bing for only 90 days. Also read: Microsoft rolls out Copilot+ PC features to AMD, Intel and Snapdragon-powered devices Microsoft plans to expand the feature to desktop versions of Bing and to Copilot Search in the near future. Currently, no option exists to extend the length of videos beyond five seconds.
The Verge
3 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Bing lets you use OpenAI's Sora video generator for free
Microsoft has added a new AI video generator to its Bing mobile app that's built on OpenAI's Sora text-to-video model. The Bing Video Creator announced on Monday provides a free way to generate short clips with Sora, which is normally locked behind ChatGPT subscriptions starting at $20 per month for Plus users. 'Bing Video Creator represents our efforts to democratize the power of AI video generation,' Microsoft said in its announcement. 'We believe creativity should be effortless and accessible to help you satisfy your answer-seeking process. We're excited to empower anyone to turn their words into wonder through an AI-generated video.' The Video Creator is now rolling out globally (excluding China and Russia) to the Bing Search apps for Android and iPhone, and Microsoft says desktop and Copilot Search support are also 'coming soon.' The video generator can be accessed via the menu at the bottom right corner of the Bing app, or by adding a description of the clip you want to make directly to the Bing search bar. Microsoft says that users can queue up to three video generations at a time and will receive a notification when they're ready. You can choose between a 'Standard' generation speed, which is free for all users, or a 'Fast' option that works 'in seconds,' according to Microsoft. 10 Fast generations are provided for free, after which users will need to use the Standard speed or redeem 100 Microsoft Rewards points for each Fast generation. Videos are five seconds long, in a 9:16 vertical format, and support for 16:9 format video creation will be added at a later date. Videos will be stored on the Bing app for up to 90 days and can be downloaded or shared with other platforms. The example videos that Microsoft has released are a far cry from the quality showcased by other AI models like Google's Veo 3. The movements in the otter chef and sweeping hamster demos show unnatural clipping, for example, and the characters themselves look a little cartoony at times. Still, judging by our time experimenting with Sora after it launched in December 2024, these are a better representation of what the video model is capable of than the polished (and presumably cherry-picked) clips that OpenAI released when Sora was being teased.
