Google has launched Veo 3.1, an advanced AI video generation tool aimed at competing with OpenAI's Sora 2. Veo 3.1 offers enhanced audio integration, synchronized voices, and realistic effects, catering to professional creators with features like image composition and creative transitions. The tool is accessible through Flow, Vertex AI, and Gemini API, with pricing set at $0.15 per second for the fast version and $0.40 per second for the standard. Veo 3.1 emphasizes narrative precision and visual coherence, distinguishing itself from Sora 2's focus on speed and dynamic visuals. It supports 1080p video generation in both horizontal and vertical formats, complete with sound and synchronized lip movements. Despite its advancements, Veo 3.1 still encounters challenges in maintaining scene consistency when instructions deviate from visual logic.