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Google launches Live Avatar for Gemini Enterprise users

Google now offers 'Live Avatar' as part of Gemini 3.8 Live in its enterprise AI suite. The new feature adds a real-time talking video avatar that lip-syncs, shows facial expressions, and handles 97 languages. It can fetch data or trigger software tools in the background during conversations. It's available starting today, but custom avatars require special approval.

Why it mattersThis makes chatbot conversations feel more human and less robotic, which could change how companies handle sales, service, and support. It also ramps up pressure on competitors to match Google's blend of video, voice, and automation.

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Google CloudPrimaryPower your agents: Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar is now generally available3:00 PM →GooglePrimaryIntroducing Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar3:30 PM →The VergeHeadline onlyGemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face7:59 PM →TechRadarHeadline onlyGoogle's creepy new Gemini Live Avatars want to try and make online support bots feel more human10:25 AM →CNETHeadline onlyGemini’s Live Avatar Puts a Face on Its AI Agent. It’s Freaking Me Out6:01 PM →

How it unfolded

  • Google Cloud Power your agents: Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar is now generally available
  • Google Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar
  • The Verge Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face
  • TechRadar Google's creepy new Gemini Live Avatars want to try and make online support bots feel more human
  • CNET Gemini’s Live Avatar Puts a Face on Its AI Agent. It’s Freaking Me Out

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