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New AI Tools Released This Week: High-Quality Video and More

Feb 27 (News On Japan) - This week, several new AI tools and developments have been released, with a focus on cutting-edge video generation technology. Among them, Google unveiled its latest high-quality video generation model, Veo 2, along with the newest version of PixVerse, PixVerse V4.

Additionally, Anthropic introduced its latest AI model, further expanding the capabilities of artificial intelligence.

The newly introduced AI tools are primarily those available for free use, providing greater accessibility for users looking to experiment with advanced AI-powered applications.

Source: AI大学【AI&ChatGPT最新情報】

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