According to Google DeepMind, GoogleLabs has introduced Whisk Animate, an experimental tool allowing users to convert static images into 8-second animated videos using advanced AI models Veo 2 and Imagen 4 (source: @GoogleDeepMind, May 28, 2025). The service is now accessible for free in over 70 countries, signaling rapid AI video generation adoption. This development is expected to impact the NFT and crypto art markets by lowering barriers to high-quality content creation, potentially increasing on-chain activity for AI-driven digital assets and stimulating demand for relevant blockchain platforms (source: @GoogleDeepMind).