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HBO Max Tests AI-Powered Vertical Shorts on iPhone

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Warner Bros is testing HBO Max Shorts, AI-generated vertical video clips, on select iPhone users in the US. The feature aims to compete with TikTok and Instagram Reels by offering short-form content from HBO's library. The AI tool automatically extracts and formats highlights from full-length shows and movies.

Meridian48 take
This is less about innovation and more about chasing a trend—AI-powered clipping is a low-effort way to repurpose content, not a breakthrough.
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