Another Crazy Day in AI: Video Magic on Your Phone
- Wowza Team
- Jun 2
- 4 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Made it through the first workday? Same. Meanwhile, AI’s been busy.
Microsoft just dropped a mobile version of its Bing Video Creator—powered by Sora—letting anyone with a Microsoft account whip up short, AI-generated videos right from their phone.
Meta’s pushing the envelope too, working on AI that could handle Facebook and Instagram ads start to finish. Imagine telling AI your goals and budget—and letting it handle copy, visuals, targeting, and placement.
Also: Chinese researchers used AI to pinpoint a way to revive dead EV batteries—potentially slashing waste and cost.
Here's another crazy day in AI:
Sora now available for free through Bing Video Creator mobile
Meta pushes AI deeper into advertising
AI discovers fix for dead EV batteries
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Sora in Your Pocket
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
Have you ever wondered when AI video generation would become truly accessible to everyone, not just those willing to pay premium subscription fees?
Microsoft recently launched a mobile version of its Bing Video Creator, quietly introducing a way for anyone with a Microsoft account to experiment with short, AI-generated videos. The tool is powered by Sora and available on both iOS and Android.
In an article published by VentureBeat, Executive Editor Carl Franzen takes a closer look at how this rollout adds a new entry point for people curious about AI video generation. While the outputs are short, just five seconds and limited to vertical format, they’re freely available, quick to create, and don’t require any technical experience.
A few things to know about the experience:
Access is through the Bing app (no separate download needed)
Generates 5-second vertical videos from text prompts
First 10 generations are prioritized for speed
Unlimited slower generations available after the first 10
Horizontal format isn’t available yet, but it’s in the works
Videos can be downloaded, shared, or linked directly
No subscription required — just a Microsoft account
Extra fast generations can be earned through Microsoft Rewards
Safety tools and moderation are integrated into the platform
The feature is positioned more as an experiment than a polished product
The experience is minimal by design. There are no advanced controls, editing tools, or cinematic flourishes. Instead, this is a chance to observe a baseline: where generative video tools currently stand when placed in the hands of everyday users. Five-second clips aren’t going to replace traditional media. That’s not the point. But they do offer a glimpse into how accessible video creation might evolve from here.
For educators, hobbyists, or anyone casually curious about generative media, the barrier to entry here is exceptionally low. There’s nothing to buy, no software to install beyond the Bing app, and no real risk in exploring what a few words can become. And perhaps more interestingly, this rollout wasn’t surrounded by marketing fanfare. That quietness might suggest Microsoft is observing more than promoting, seeing how people actually use the tool, what prompts they try, and whether these small moments of creativity hint at something bigger.
The tool may not feel essential, at least not yet, but it’s worth noting where it lives: quietly embedded in a search app many already have. That subtle integration could say more about where everyday AI is heading than the tool itself.
Read the full article here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Meta Pushes AI Deeper Into Advertising
/Macy Meyer, Writer II, on CNET
Meta is reportedly working on AI systems capable of fully automating the creation and management of ads on Facebook and Instagram. This initiative would let businesses simply share their objectives and budget, while AI generates copy, visuals, targeting, and media placement—potentially without human input. Meta says this will benefit small businesses most, by reducing time and costs, though critics are raising concerns over misinformation, bias, and job impacts in marketing and creative industries. With AI already infused across Meta’s platforms, this latest step signals a larger push to reshape advertising as we know it.
Read more here.
AI Discovers Fix For Dead EV Batteries
/You Xiaoying, Freelance Journalist, edited by Andrea Thompson (Associate Editor), on Scientific American
Chinese researchers have developed a machine learning-guided method that revives dead lithium-ion EV batteries using a specialized chemical injection, restoring up to 96% capacity even after 12,000 charge cycles. The AI model identified lithium trifluoromethanesulfinate as a promising molecule to “recharge” degraded battery cells, a breakthrough that could dramatically reduce battery waste and production needs. While tests are currently limited to individual cells, efforts are underway to scale the process to full battery packs. Experts say the concept could be commercially viable but will face engineering and safety challenges.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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