October 3: AI video news roundup. Instagram introduces Edits Assistant to help analyze Reels and suggest ideas. HeyGen releases a general-purpose video model, starting at $0.01 per second during October. Kling 4.0 offers creative direction with up to 10 keyframes.
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Instagram introduces Edits Assistant to help analyze Reels and suggest ideas

Edits Assistant, a feature that helps analyze posts and plan content, has arrived in Instagram's video editing app, Edits.

According to PetaPixel, it combines metrics such as views, retention, and shares with comments and trends to suggest improvements tailored to the account. Users can also discuss ideas, opening hooks, and scripts.

The information reviewed for this article did not establish the extent of availability in Japan or Japanese-language support.

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HeyGen releases a general-purpose video model, starting at $0.01 per second during October

HeyGen has released HeyGen Video, a general-purpose video generation model. It generates video from text, images, and reference images, along with dialogue, ambient sound, and sound effects. The model is based on MiniMax H3 with additional training by HeyGen.

The official announcement lists October pricing from $0.01 per second. At that rate, generating 10 seconds would cost $0.10. Prices vary by resolution and usage conditions.

It is available through an API, ComfyUI, and other routes. The official quality comparisons are the company's own evaluations, so checking realism, movement, and character consistency for the intended use can help inform a decision.

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Kling 4.0 offers creative direction with up to 10 keyframes

Kling AI has announced new features for Kling 4.0. Its official information says users can generate up to 30 seconds in one go and specify key moments such as poses, expressions, and scene changes with up to 10 keyframe images.

The official announcement describes it as being in early access, with availability scheduled to expand in October. It lists 10-bit HDR output at 4K and 1080p as “coming soon,” so some announced features may not yet be available to every account.

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Information as of October 3, 2026. Production ideas are the editorial team's analysis. Images and videos can be viewed in the linked original articles.

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