<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">YouTube Shorts will have a free version of the Veo 3 AI tool integrated, allowing creators to generate video and audio content.The announcement was made by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan at the Cannes Lions event in France.Veo 3 is a significant upgrade from Veo 2 and belongs to Google's DeepMind division.Google introduced Veo 3 as part of the Gemini Ultra platform, enabling quick video and audio generation based on prompts.The premium Gemini Ultra platform costs up to $249.99 a month, while Veo 3 on YouTube Shorts will be free to use.YouTube Shorts aims to become a hub for creative AI-generated videos, potentially competing with TikTok and CapCut.This move could shift the flow of content creation from TikTok to YouTube Shorts.Veo 3 requires detailed prompts for video creation, offering creative possibilities but with some continuity issues.Improved updates may address continuity concerns in Veo 3.Similar to Veo 2, Veo 3 integration on YouTube Shorts will likely follow a familiar format.Details on potential limitations for generating Veo 3 videos in YouTube Shorts are pending.The update is seen as a game-changer, expanding creative opportunities for users.Mohan expressed excitement for AI tools empowering creativity and opening new creative pathways.The introduction of Veo 3 marks a significant advancement in AI video creation, akin to the shift from silent films to 'talkies'.The platform requires detailed input for video production, with future enhancements expected to improve continuity.YouTube Shorts may attract more users with the integration of Veo 3, offering innovative video creation capabilities.