Definition
YouTube Shorts (AI-generated)
9:16 vertical short-form videos posted to YouTube. AI-generated Shorts are increasingly common in 2026.
YouTube Shorts are vertical 9:16 short-form videos posted to YouTube. They surface in a dedicated feed on the YouTube app and YouTube.com. AI-generated Shorts perform well when the first 1-2 seconds carry a clear hook. The best AI video models for Shorts are the same as for TikTok and Reels: Sora 2 for narrative, Veo 3.1 for realism, Kling 3.0 for motion.
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