<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>At its annual developer conference this week, Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG GOOGL Google unveiled Veo 3, the latest upgrade to its AI video generation tool developed by Google DeepMind.What Happened: The new model doesn't just generate high-resolution, cinematic visuals — it also includes realistic audio, such as ambient sound, effects, and even spoken dialogue, setting it apart from competing tools.Unlike OpenAI's Sora, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s META MovieGen, or Runway's Gen-4, none of which currently offer audio support, Veo 3's ability to merge visuals with synchronized sound has sparked a wave of viral clips that left many online users questioning whether they were seeing AI or reality.&#34;It's kind of mindblowing how good Veo 3 is at modeling intuitive physics,&#34; said Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, on Friday, adding that this progress could offer crucial insights into the computational complexity of the universe.In response, Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk replied, saying, &#34;It is awesome. Nice work.&#34; Musk expressed admiration for Google's Veo 2 last year.Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox.Why It's Important: While Musk has been praising Google's video models, he has previously voiced concerns about Google's Gemini, which he accused of being biased following widespread backlash over its inability to generate accurate images.Meanwhile, earlier this week, it was reported that Musk's AI venture, xAI, is gearing up for a major investment that could significantly benefit Nvidia Corp. NVDA. xAI intends to deploy 1 million GPUs near Memphis.Price Action: Alphabet Inc.’s Class A shares slipped 1.40% on Friday, with Class C shares down 1.39%, based on data from Benzinga Pro.According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Alphabet holds a growth score of 88.68%. Click here to see how it stacks up against other companies.Check out more of Benzinga’s Consumer Tech coverage by following this link.<ul> <li>Why Google’s Demis Hassabis Disagrees With Co-Founder Sergey Brin On When AGI Will Arrive: ‘I Have Quite A High Bar’</li> </ul>Photo courtesy: Shutterstock</div></div></div>

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Elon Musk praised Google DeepMind's new AI video model, Veo 3, at Alphabet's developer conference, calling it "awesome." Veo 3 distinguishes itself by generating high-resolution visuals with synchronized audio, unlike competitors. Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, highlighted its capabilities in modeling intuitive physics. Musk, while supportive of Veo 3, has previously criticized Google's Gemini for bias. Alphabet's stock saw a slight decline following the announcement, with Class A shares down 1.40%.

- At its annual developer conference, Google introduced Veo 3, an advanced AI video generation tool that combines high-resolution visuals with realistic audio.  
- This new model distinguishes itself from competitors by offering synchronized sound, leading to viral content that blurs the line between AI and reality.  
- Despite praise from Elon Musk, concerns remain regarding Google's other AI models, particularly issues of bias in Gemini.

Elon Musk Praises Google DeepMind's Veo 3 AI Video Model, Says 'It Is Awesome'