AI video generators, explained: what they do, what they cost, and what they can't yet

AI video generators turn a text prompt or a photo into a short clip. Here's what they actually do, what they cost, and where they still fall short —…

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Kai Rivera · AI Money Editor

What an AI video generator does

Two main modes. Text-to-video: you write a prompt ("a drone shot over a misty forest at dawn") and get a clip. Image-to-video: you give it a picture and it adds motion — a still product photo…

What it costs

Video is far more compute-heavy than images, so it's pricier — almost always a credits or subscription model, where each clip spends credits and higher quality or longer length costs more. Most…

What it can — and can't — do yet (honestly)

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