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🎬 Midjourney's Big Video Leap!
ALSO: Veo 3 Debuts on YouTube & Lawsuit Hits xAI’s Turbines!
Golam Rabbani
June 19, 2025
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Today’s Insights:
Midjourney Drops V1
Veo 3 Debuts on YouTube
Lawsuit Hits xAI’s Turbines
5 Hand-Picked AI Tools
Prompt: Create a Social Media Strategy
5 Hand-Picked Resources & Guides
Read Time: Under 5 minutes
NEWS
Midjourney's Big Video Leap!
What's the story:
Midjourney just dropped a cool new AI tool called V1 that turns pictures into short, 5-second videos — but it’s already facing heat from Hollywood.
Key Takeaways:
Midjourney's V1 turns a single image into four short videos.
Videos can go up to 21 seconds long with extra extensions.
It works only through Discord and is web-only for now.
Hollywood is suing Midjourney for copying famous characters.
V1 costs more to use than image generation — up to 8x!
Why It’s Important:
This move puts Midjourney in the AI video race with big names like OpenAI and Google — and shows how fast AI is blending creativity with tech. But it also raises big questions about copyright and the future of creative jobs.
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NEWS
Veo 3 Drops Into Shorts
What's the story:
YouTube is adding Google’s new AI video tool, Veo 3, to Shorts this summer—making it easier for creators to whip up slick, AI-powered videos with audio.
Key Takeaways:
Veo 3 will soon power YouTube Shorts with AI-generated video.
Creators already use Veo 2’s Dream Screen for backgrounds.
Veo 3 improves quality and adds audio to AI clips.
It's unclear if Veo 3 access in Shorts will be free or paid.
YouTube Shorts now rack up over 200 billion views daily.
Why It’s Important:
This upgrade could change how fast and easily creators make Shorts, blending creativity and AI. It also shows how serious YouTube is about dominating the short-form video game with smart tech.
PRODUCTIVITY
5 Hand-Picked AI Tools to 10x Your Productivity
🎥 ShowHype – Turns links, images, or text into cool videos in seconds! Great for making ads, social posts, and talking photos. Super easy to use!
⚡ Synexa – Run powerful AI with just one line of code. Generate images, videos, speech & more—super fast, super cheap, and super easy for devs!
🎶 LyricsToSongAI – Turn your text into full songs with music, vocals, and lyrics in minutes. No music skills needed—just type and hit create!
🖼️ ImageOptimizer AI – Generate & optimize stunning AI images that match your brand. From metadata stripping to SEO-friendly formats, it’s everything your content needs—fast, free, and web-ready.
🧽 AI Object Remover – Instantly erase people, text, logos, or any unwanted objects from photos with powerful AI. No skills needed. Clean, pro-quality edits in seconds — right from your browser or phone.
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NEWS
Lawsuit Hits xAI’s Turbines
What's the story:
xAI is being sued for secretly running over 400 megawatts of gas turbines near Memphis without the proper air pollution permits—possibly worsening the city’s already-bad air.
Key Takeaways:
xAI ran 35+ natural gas turbines without legal permits.
The turbines could emit over 2,000 tons of smog-causing gases yearly.
Memphis is already a national asthma hotspot.
Environmental groups say xAI broke Clean Air Act rules.
Some turbines were removed—but 26 still remain.
Why It’s Important:
This case highlights the environmental risks of fast-moving AI infrastructure. As tech giants race to build massive data centers, watchdogs are stepping in to ensure public health and climate rules aren't left in the dust.
MORE AI & TECH NEWS
Everything else you need to know today
Google is testing "Search Live," a voice-only AI chat in Search. Just tap the sparkle icon and ask questions out loud—Gemini will talk back in real time. It even shows you links as you go. Think of it as chatting with your search engine.
A new project called The OpenAI Files pulls back the curtain on OpenAI’s internal issues—rushed safety checks, investor pressure, and a growing profit-first mindset—all while building tech that could change humanity forever.
In just 6 months, Maor Shlomo built Base44 from scratch, grew it to 250K users, and sold it to Wix for $80M cash. Built with AI, shared on social, and powered by vibes—this is solo startup success in the fast lane.
OpenAI has cut ties with Scale AI after Meta invested billions and brought on Scale’s CEO. OpenAI says it was already moving on, but the breakup raises big questions about Scale’s future in the AI data game.
֎ PROMPT OF THE DAY
Create a Social Media Strategy for Your Business
Prompt: Create a social media strategy for [BRAND/ORGANIZATION] including clear, measurable objectives; target audience analysis; platform selection based on audience activity; and a content calendar with promotional, educational, and engaging posts tailored per platform. Include performance monitoring methods for ongoing optimization and brand voice plus visual identity guidelines to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
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Signing off,
Until next time,
Golam Rabbani - AI Educator, Founder & Investor
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