Google Announces Veo 2, The Empire Strikes Back, Free ChatGPT Search

This Stratechery update highlights Google's impressive strides in AI, particularly with the launch of Veo 2, a state-of-the-art video generation AI that outshines OpenAI's Sora in resolution and length. The podcast explores a series of AI announcements from Google, drawing a sharp contrast to OpenAI's recent, less impactful releases. It also examines OpenAI's move to provide free ChatGPT search, hinting at a shift toward an advertising-driven model. With Veo 2's remarkable coherence and Google's robust resources, the company appears poised to lead in the generative AI field. The discussion wraps up by questioning the future of OpenAI's Sora in light of Veo 2's advanced features and broader accessibility.