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AI Video Tools Explained: Best Use Cases, Limits, and Risks


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AI video tools like Sora 2 and Nano Banana are finally crossing a line that earlier generations couldn’t: they don’t feel creepy anymore, and in some cases, they actually work!

But “looking impressive” and “being useful” are two very different things.


In this episode, we break down where AI video actually makes sense for founders (think: fast prototyping, early-stage demos, internal storytelling), and where it’s still more trouble than it’s worth. We talk through real business use cases, the hidden costs, the brand risks, and why these tools reward clear intention but punish sloppy thinking.


The takeaway: AI video can save you time and money in the right context, but it’s not a free win, and it’s definitely not risk-free.


Key Takeaways:


  • What’s actually changed in Sora 2 (and what hasn’t)
  • When AI video speeds you up vs. slows you down
  • Why good results come from thinking, not just prompting
  • How founders accidentally damage their brand with AI video
  • Why deepfake safeguards matter — and where they fall short
  • When traditional video is still the smarter choice
  • When does AI video generation make sense for my business?
  • What does “good prompting” actually look like in practice?
  • How do audiences really feel about AI-generated video?
  • What legal, ethical, and reputational risks should I factor in


Timestamps:


00:00 What We've Been Up To This Week

05:48 AI Video: Useful Now, or Still Slop?

08:01 Sora 2: The Physics Upgrade That Makes It Watchable

16:48 Nano Banana: Gibberish Free Text (Finally!)

20:31 Real Use Cases: Headshots, Demos, Pitch Decks

29:27 Prompting for Video: Best Practice

37:47 Where It Breaks: Risks to Be Aware Of

39:34 Deepfakes, Watermarks, and Guardrails That Aren’t Perfect

42:51 Will People Hate This? The Trust & Transparency Test

49:20 This Week in AI: Microsoft, Apple × Google, Anthropic Cowork

55:16 AI Gone Wrong: The Weather Map That Invented Towns

58:20 Key Takeaways: AI Video Rewards Taste, Not Chaos




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