Microsoft is trying to “democratize” AI video

Introduction Runway just flipped the switch on Gen-4 References for every paid plan, and honestly, it’s the most practical leap I’ve seen from them since Gen-3’s motion upgrades. If you’ve ever stitched AI shots together only to watch your protagonist’s haircut morph scene-to-scene, this update will feel downright magical—consistency, finally, without hacky work-arounds. Why References Change the Game AI-generated video has always struggled with continuity. Even the slickest models nail a gorgeous one-off frame, though the moment you ask for a second angle the spell breaks.