Google's AI Video Model Veo 2 to Cost $50 Per Second
Veo 2, Google's latest video-generating AI model, will charge customers 50 cents per second of video, amounting to $30 per minute or $1,800 per hour. This pricing poses a stark contrast to blockbuster movies like "Avengers: Endgame," which had production budgets ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars. The high cost may limit the widespread adoption of Veo 2 in various industries.
- The high price point for Veo 2 could create a barrier to entry for businesses and individuals looking to utilize AI-generated video content, potentially limiting its impact on the creative industry.
- How will Veo 2's pricing affect the democratization of video production, particularly for creators and small businesses that may struggle to afford such expensive models?