Google AI Releases Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash with Advanced Video Editing, While OpenAI Deprecates Sora 2 and Videos API

Google has launched Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, introducing conversational, stateful video editing capabilities including 40-second scene extensions, first/last frame control, and 4K upscaling. This release positions Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash as a unique offering in video editing, as it maintains video state across interactions. Concurrently, OpenAI has announced the deprecation of its Sora 2 and Videos API, with a shutdown scheduled for September 24, 2026, leaving users without a recommended replacement and necessitating immediate migration plans.