HBO Max is wearing vertical shorts

These videos are supported by an in-house AI tool, which helps editors select and analyze content using machine learning algorithms that use visual metadata to aggregate thousands of hours of content and display the most relevant, engaging content available. After the tool provides these suggestions, HBO Max editors decide which one best represents the stories that viewers love and capture the moments of pause, important twists, and dramatic sequences. These videos are converted to new vertical video to ensure seamless playback. Looking ahead, “HBO Max Shorts” will expand to include additional devices and markets, including sports, and improve where users interact with the show.