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Google introduces Gemini Omni, a generative model for any-input creation, starting with video

Google introduced Gemini Omni, a generative model the company says combines Gemini's reasoning with creative generation, launching first as Gemini Omni Flash focused on video creation and editing.

·FILED 2026-05-17·1 MIN READ·RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-02 UTC·✓ RE-VERIFIED 2026-07-02

At a glance

  • Google introduced Gemini Omni, with the initial Gemini Omni Flash release focused on video generation and conversational editing from any input combination.
  • Google said all Gemini Omni video output is watermarked with SynthID, with verification tools in the Gemini app and Google Search.
  • Rollout targets AI Plus/Pro/Ultra subscribers via the Gemini app and Flow, free access on YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create, and later API availability, per Google.

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Google introduced Gemini Omni, a generative model the company says combines Gemini's reasoning with creative generation, launching first as Gemini Omni Flash focused on video creation and editing. Google said the model accepts any combination of image, audio, video, and text inputs, supports conversational multi-turn editing with character consistency, and shows improved handling of physics such as gravity and fluid dynamics; all generated video carries SynthID watermarking.

The company said it is rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers via the Gemini app and Flow, with free access on YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create, and API access for developers and enterprises to follow. Image and audio output modalities are planned for later, per Google; no benchmark figures were disclosed in the announcement.

Key facts on file

  • Google introduced Gemini Omni, with the initial Gemini Omni Flash release focused on video generation and conversational editing from any input combination.
  • Google said all Gemini Omni video output is watermarked with SynthID, with verification tools in the Gemini app and Google Search.
  • Rollout targets AI Plus/Pro/Ultra subscribers via the Gemini app and Flow, free access on YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create, and later API availability, per Google.

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