Goku AI: Breaking Down ByteDance’s New Open Source AI Model for Creating Videos

A revolutionary new Chinese open source AI model for generating videos.

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Yúbal Fernández

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Yúbal Fernández

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Tech journalist with over eight years of experience. I specialize in mobile devices, PCs and consumer tech, as well as software and apps. Head of Xataka Basics, where everyone can find complex tech topics explained in an easy and accessible manner.

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We break down Goku AI, ByteDance’s latest innovation in video creation. Just as the industry was still processing DeepSeek’s impact, the Chinese tech giant has launched another groundbreaking AI model.

First, we’ll explain what Goku AI is and why it’s so revolutionary. Then, we’ll explore how it works and the possibilities it unlocks.

What Is Goku AI?

Goku AI is an advanced AI model designed to generate videos from text. Similar to AI models that create images based on prompts, Goku AI takes that concept further by producing high-quality video.

This model is revolutionary for two key reasons. First, its output quality is remarkably high. AI-powered video creation is still evolving, and models have transitioned from producing mediocre results to generating lifelike visuals. Goku AI is among the most realistic yet.

However, its biggest breakthrough is that it’s open source and available to everyone on GitHub. Like DeepSeek, anyone can access, replicate, and modify its code for free.

Currently, there are no distilled AI models of Goku that can be installed on standard computers. Running the full model requires powerful GPUs and technical expertise. However, distilled models are expected to emerge soon, making installation more accessible for everyday users.

Until now, most leading AI models have been closed-source and available only through paid services. Goku AI is part of a new wave of Chinese open-source AI models that can be used freely.

How Goku AI Works

Goku AI operates as a stream-based video generation model powered by a Rectified Streaming Transformer (RTF), which enhances quality and efficiency. This technology refines images and video frames progressively, ensuring smooth motion transitions with high visual fidelity.

The video creation process begins when a user enters a text prompt or uploads an image. The model interprets the request using natural language processing and converts it into structured representations.

Next, it employs rectified flow dynamics to enhance image interpolation, reduce noise, and ensure seamless continuity. In the final step, Goku AI synthesizes coherent video sequences with fluid transitions.

The model’s RTF technology maintains high quality while minimizing computational demands. It also leverages neural rendering to generate realistic motion and smooth transitions while avoiding distorted results. Additionally, a transformer-based architecture models the temporal dependencies within video sequences, ensuring natural movement and lifelike animation.

What This AI Model Can Do

Goku AI’s core capability is generating videos from text prompts. Users simply describe what they want to see, and the model produces an animated video with natural motion and realistic environments.

It can also transform still images into animated clips. Users can upload an image, specify how they want it to move, and Goku AI will create an animation.

This model has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries. It can generate lifelike characters, realistic textures, and natural object movements. Since it’s open source, it will likely have fewer restrictions than proprietary alternatives, opening up a vast range of creative possibilities.

Image | Goku AI edited by Xataka On

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