Generative AI
Jul 16, 2026
Google Vids introduces AI avatars and enhanced video creation features
Jul 16, 2026
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Google has updated its Vids platform to allow users to create custom AI avatars based on selfies and voice recordings. The new features include a multi-modal AI model for video creation and step-by-step editing, positioning Vids as a versatile tool for both personal and business use.
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- Google has launched an update to its Vids platform, enabling users to create custom digital avatars using selfies and voice recordings.
- The update incorporates the Gemini Omni AI model, allowing users to generate videos from written prompts and reference images.
- Omni can also enhance videos by changing backgrounds, adjusting lighting, and adding effects.
- Users can now make incremental edits to their videos without starting over, enhancing the editing process.
- The updates shift Google Vids from a workplace presentation tool to a comprehensive video creation platform, suitable for business and personal use.
- The AI avatars will be linked to the user's Google account and will include an invisible watermark for identification.
- Access to the avatar feature is restricted to users aged 18 and older in specific regions.
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