Chinese AI startup Manus has launched a text-to-video tool, enabling users to create full video stories from written prompts in minutes. The service is initially available to paying subscribers, with free access planned for the future. Manus enters a competitive market, challenging established players like OpenAI's Sora, Runway, and Google. AMC Networks has entered into a partnership with AI company Runway to incorporate Runway's Gen-4 AI models and tools into its marketing and TV development processes. The collaboration aims to streamline production and enhance creativity, marking AMC as the first cable player to formally engage with Runway's technology. Luma AI has introduced Modify Video, a new tool that allows users to reimagine any video by altering styles, characters, and settings post-filming. This tool offers director-grade control over video content, enabling endless reshaping of performances and environments from a single shot, with a current limit of 10 seconds per clip. HeyGen has launched AI Studio, featuring Avatar IV, a platform that provides users with full control over avatar speech, movement, and delivery. The tool represents a significant advancement in AI video creation, allowing for more lifelike and expressive digital characters. Bland AI has unveiled a new text-to-speech model, Bland TTS, which can clone voices from a single MP3 file with realistic style transfer at a cost of $0.09 per minute. This technology has raised concerns about potential misuse, particularly in scams, due to its ability to replicate voices with high fidelity. ElevenLabs has released Eleven v3 (alpha), an expressive text-to-speech model supporting over 70 languages, multi-speaker dialogue, and audio tags for emotional control. The model is available at an 80% discount during its public alpha phase. Higgsfield AI has introduced Higgsfield Speak, a tool that allows users to create motion-driven talking videos from product photos, featuring cinematic motion. This service aims to simplify the creation of brand videos without the need for professional gear or crews.