In a world where technology is constantly evolving, what is the next frontier for creative expression? In this eye-opening talk, Jay Zhang, a software engineer at YouTube, Google, and a passionate creator, explores how generative AI is fundamentally changing the way we create content. From long-form videos to the bite-sized content of today's social media, the canvas for creativity has shifted.Jay delves into specific, real-world cases of AI in action, including automated video editing, image generation, and dynamic storyboarding. He demonstrates how these tools aren't just for professionals but are empowering everyone to tell their stories more effectively. Discover how an active feedback loop between creators and AI can foster a new, collaborative era of content creation. It's time to embrace the future and learn how to use these powerful tools to unlock your own creative potential.Event: TEDxCSTU
Date: May 18th, 2025
Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU)
Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=jay_zhangSpeaker: Jay Zhang
Learn more about the speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayz7/
Twitter: https://x.com/jay_zh0Organizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU
Behind the scenes of TEDxCSTU:
Stories & notes: https://lenijin.com/tedx
More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/
Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_JinChapters (Timestamps):
00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Speaker Introduction
00:34 - Start of the Talk
00:52 - Why Does Gen AI Matter for Content Creation?
03:53 - Case 1 & 2: Image & video Generation
05:29 - Case 3: Storyboarding
07:02 - Case 4: Audio-Driven Animation
07:25 - Case 5: Dubbing
07:55 - Case 0: Gen AI Community
09:25 - Final Call to Action
09:38 - Taking a Selfie Video with the Audience
09:50 - OutroPlease note: This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED.#TEDx #GenAI #ContentCreation #FutureOfVideo #AIinCreative #AIAnimation #YouTube #VideoGeneration #AIStoryboarding #DigitalArt #VisualStorytelling #TEDxCSTU2025 Jay Zhang is a Software Engineer at YouTube (Google), He is a seasoned builder in Generative AI across infrastructure, models, and products. With impactful agentic product deliveries, he now focuses on content creation and Gen AI at YouTube. He holds degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and UIUC. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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