AI Video Generation in 2026: Sora Sunset, Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0, and Runway the Aggregator
A 2026 comparison of five AI video generation tools (Sora, Kling, Jimeng, Runway, Veo), all closed-source with no GitHub stars. Key findings: Sora's web/app were discontinued and its API ends 2026-09-24; Veo 3.1 bets on native audio, Kling 3.0 on native 4K and long-video storyboarding, and Runway has become an aggregator. Pick Kling/Jimeng for China, Veo for narrative, Runway for multi-model access.