This Week in AI: Essential Updates for Creators

Welcome to your weekly AI update, highlighting the most important news and tools for creators using AI.

1. ChatGPT’s Image Generation Now Free for All

OpenAI has expanded access to its GPT-4o-powered image generation feature, allowing all ChatGPT users to create and modify images directly within the platform. This democratization opens new avenues for creators to produce AI-generated visuals without additional costs.

2. Adobe Premiere Pro Introduces Generative AI Video Extension

Adobe’s latest update to Premiere Pro includes the Generative Extend tool, leveraging AI to seamlessly extend video clips by up to two seconds and ambient audio by up to ten seconds. This feature aims to enhance editing flexibility and efficiency for video creators.

3. YouTube Enhances Shorts with AI-Powered Creation Tools

YouTube is set to roll out new AI-driven features for Shorts, including an AI-powered sticker generator that creates visuals from text descriptions. These additions are designed to streamline the creative process and offer more dynamic content options for creators.

4. Meta Releases Llama 4 AI Models

Meta Platforms has unveiled its latest AI models, Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick, capable of processing multiple data formats such as text, video, images, and audio. These open-source models present new opportunities for creators to develop versatile, multimodal content.

5. Linguana Secures Funding to Expand AI Video Translation for YouTubers

Linguana, an AI-driven startup, has raised $8.5 million to enhance its platform that assists YouTubers in creating international channels through high-quality video translations. This service enables creators to reach broader audiences by localizing content effectively.

6. Instagram Teases AI Video Editing Tools

Instagram has announced upcoming generative AI editing features powered by Meta’s Movie Gen AI model. These tools will allow users to make extensive alterations to their videos using simple text prompts, offering creators innovative ways to transform content.

7. Artlist Introduces AI Video Generator for Creators

Artlist has added a high-quality video and image generator to its suite of creative AI tools, aiming to provide creators with advanced resources for content production. This addition reflects the growing integration of AI in creative workflows.

8. Adobe Unveils AI-Powered Enhancements in Creative Cloud

Adobe’s Spring 2025 Creative Cloud update brings AI-driven efficiency to post-production, introducing features like enhanced search and generative video extensions to streamline editing processes for creators.

That’s everything you should know this week — the stuff that actually matters if you’re using AI to create. See you next Saturday with more.

Best regards,

Luke