Pika just launched a cash-back monetization system for its Pika AI Self agents, letting creators earn real money whenever someone chats with their agent or uses its skills. Engagements reward creators with tokens that are directly redeemable for cash, turning digital clones into an active source of income.
Pika just launched a beta video chat skill for any AI agent, powered by its new real-time model PikaStream1.0. The tool adds a responsive face and voice while keeping memory and personality intact across calls. Even better: paired with Pika AI Self, agents can execute live tasks without hanging up.
Pika Labs just rolled out AI Selves, allowing users to build persistent digital avatars that remember context across sessions. These AI extensions can drop photos into group chats, build casual games, or even make calls on your behalf. Why it matters: Pika is expanding beyond video generation into identity-based, persistent AI agents.
Pika just unveiled a new audio-driven performance model that renders hyper-real facial expressions in near real-time. Any style or length of HD video can be ready in 6 seconds or less, running 20x faster and cheaper than before. It will soon roll out inside the Pika social app.
Pika Labs just opened iOS early access for what it calls the first-ever AI-only social video app, powered by a new expressive human video model. After weeks of private beta testing, users can now download the app to join the waitlist or skip the line with limited invite codes.
Pika just teased a new video manipulation tool that lets users modify specific characters or objects while leaving the rest of the frame completely intact. It solves one of AI video's biggest headaches—unwanted background warping—though access is currently limited to selected Creative Partners.
Krea AI just plugged in a set of new video features from Pika Labs. Creators can now edit specific video regions, drop in AI-generated elements, smooth out motion with frame interpolation, and blend multiple images directly inside the platform.
Pika Labs just launched Pika 1.5, introducing Pikaffects that let users generate surreal, physics-defying video clips directly from text or images. The update also improves cinematic motion control. While rivals race for pure realism, Pika is leaning hard into creative, mind-bending effects.
Pika just rolled out Lip Sync powered by ElevenLabs, allowing AI-generated characters' mouths to move in sync with spoken dialogue. Creators can type text prompts or upload their own audio tracks directly. For now, it is available in early access only to Pika Pro subscribers and invited Super Collaborators.
Pika Labs just made its text-to-video platform, Pika 1.0, available to everyone on the web. The tool lets users create 3D animations and cinematic clips from prompts, complete with granular camera motion controls and in-video object editing. Outputs can still be inconsistent, but its editing flexibility makes it a potent competitor in AI video.
