Morning Edition · Friday, July 31, 2026Published at 2:00 AM EDT · New York
ByteDance Readies Seedance 2.5, Its Next AI Video Generation Model
The update is positioned to succeed Seedance 2.0, currently regarded as the tool's most capable version, with expanded creation controls.
ByteDance is preparing to release Seedance 2.5, the next version of its AI video generation model, according to a preview circulating a day ahead of the announced launch. Seedance 2.0 is currently treated as the most capable version availab…
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