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Singapore Startup Minus-AI Revolutionizes Video Ads with $1M Boost

9/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

Minus-AI, a Singapore startup, launched a platform for rapid cinematic video ad creation, securing over $1 million in angel investment since late 2024.
The platform simplifies ad creation, enabling users to generate videos from concept to post-production on one page.
Meta introduced a "Restricted Words" feature for its AI ad tools, allowing advertisers to exclude specific terms for better brand control.
Meta's AI tools improved ad conversions by 5% on Instagram and 3% on Facebook, showcasing enhanced targeting capabilities.

History

Historical Context

Singapore's "Smart Nation" program, launched in 2012, aimed to enhance technology innovation, resulting in over $1 billion invested by 2020. This initiative reflects a broader global trend in AI development, as seen with the formation of Stargate LLC in 2025, which plans to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure, highlighting the increasing significance of technology in economic growth and innovation.

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Story summary

Minus-AI, a Singapore startup, launched a platform for rapid cinematic video ad creation, securing over $1 million in angel investment since late 2024.
The platform simplifies ad creation, enabling users to generate videos from concept to post-production on one page.
Meta introduced a "Restricted Words" feature for its AI ad tools, allowing advertisers to exclude specific terms for better brand control.
Meta's AI tools improved ad conversions by 5% on Instagram and 3% on Facebook, showcasing enhanced targeting capabilities.

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