Key Takeaways
- Google AI tools featured prominently at the 1 Billion Follower Summit 2026 in Dubai, focusing on access and responsible AI use.
- The AI Film Award showcased over 3,500 submissions, with the winning film produced using Google AI tools, highlighting global participation.
- Tools like Gemini and Veo support creators in scriptwriting and video production, lowering budget barriers and facilitating cultural storytelling.
- Google continues to enhance Arabic language support and emphasizes responsible AI use in education, urging creators to review outputs carefully.
- AI tools aid content creation across various YouTube formats, promoting audience engagement through Shorts and live streams.
Google AI tools took a central role at the 1 Billion Follower Summit 2026 in Dubai. Google presented its latest artificial intelligence products to creators, filmmakers, and educators from across the Middle East and North Africa. The sessions focused on access, creativity, and responsible use of AI in content production.
Google AI tools and the AI Film Award
Google AI tools powered the AI Film Award, launched with the 1 Billion Follower Summit. The award received more than 3,500 film submissions from 116 countries. Each film ran between seven and ten minutes. Creators used these AI tools to develop scripts, visuals, and animations. The winning film, titled Lily, was produced by Tunisian director Zubair. The project received a one million dollar prize. The award highlighted AI based storytelling and global creator participation.
Creators and filmmakers
The tools such as Gemini, Veo, and Nano Banana were demonstrated throughout the summit. Gemini supports text, image, and video creation through a single interface. Veo allows creators to generate video using text or image prompts. Nano Banana enables AI image creation and advanced image editing. These tools support creators with limited budgets and reduce production barriers. Many summit sessions showed how creators use these tools for cultural storytelling and digital campaigns.
Localization, education, and responsible use
Google AI tools continue to expand Arabic language support. Gemini development now focuses on regional dialects and cultural understanding. Education also remains a key area. For example, AI tools now enter classrooms to support both students and teachers. As a result, lessons gain structure and feedback improves. At the same time, sessions addressed responsible AI use. In particular, speakers stressed limits and oversight. Additionally, Google advised creators to review outputs carefully and label AI generated content clearly. As a next step, teams discussed practical review workflows. In turn, transparency and accuracy received strong emphasis during creator workshops.
Google AI tools and YouTube formats
Google discussed how these tools support content across YouTube formats. Audiences increasingly engage with Shorts, long videos, and live streams. Creators were encouraged to use multiple formats to reach wider audiences. AI tools help streamline editing, scripting, and production across formats.
Outlook for 2026
Google stated that upskilling remains essential as AI tools continue to evolve. Training programs for creators, educators, and students aim to improve access and understanding. These efforts support long term growth in AI driven content creation across the region.
