Shorts Introduces AI-Generated Video Backgrounds with Dream Screen

The new feature allows creators to generate custom video backgrounds using text prompts, expanding creative possibilities for short-form videos.

YouTube's Dream Screen tool for Shorts now supports AI-generated video backgrounds, in addition to image backgrounds, powered by Google DeepMind's Veo model.
Users can create video backgrounds by entering text prompts and selecting animation styles, with outputs available in high-definition 1080p resolution.
The feature is currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for broader availability in the future.
YouTube has integrated safeguards to ensure generated content adheres to community guidelines and prevents misuse, such as creating photorealistic images of identifiable people.
Future updates to Dream Screen are expected to include six-second standalone video clips, further enhancing creative options for Shorts creators.