importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-16T18:32:54Z
Google Vids Introduces AI Avatar Creation and Enhanced Video Editing Features
Google Vids now enables AI avatar creation using selfies and voice recordings, integrated with Gemini Omni for multi-modal video generation and advanced editing capabilities. The update positions Vids as a competitive AI video platform within Google Workspace, with regional restrictions and watermarking for user avatars.
Google is adding personalized AI avatars to Vids that let users create videos starring a digital version of themselves, alongside Gemini Omni-powered tools for generating and editing videos from prompts and reference images.
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