- Google is rolling out Live Avatar, a visual persona that combines real-time video generation with speech models.
- Live Avatar can trigger tool calls and fetch data in the background as you talk with it.
- These avatars can adapt their lip-syncing and facial expressions as they switch between 97 languages.
Last week, Google introduced us to new members of the Gemini 3.8 family, which included Live and Live Extended Thinking. Continuing on the Gemini 3.8 Live train, the company is rolling out something new. While it won’t be a product for consumers, you may see it the next time you talk to an agent bot.
If you hate talking to AI <a href="https://myappsplus.com/motorola-signature-27-confirmed-to-support-grapheneos/” title=”Motorola Signature 27 confirmed to support GrapheneOS”>support bots, maybe you’ll change your tune after they get a Live Avatar update. Google has announced that it is rolling out Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, a visual persona that combines real-time video generation with speech models. According to the tech giant, these avatars are designed to provide “engaging customer service” or “interactive walkthroughs” with the help of their “precise lip-syncing, natural expressions, and fluid turn-taking.”
