Higgsfield extends AI video from 1 minute to over 10
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Higgsfield uses GPT-6 Astra to push AI video generation past 10 minutes, up from roughly 1 minute. It also adds GPT-Image-2.5 for precise visuals and GPT-Live for voice-driven filmmaking.
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