Google adds animated avatars to Gemini 3.8 Live conversations

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 12:38 · Archive

Google has introduced animated avatars for Gemini 3.8 Live that lip-sync and show facial expressions during conversations.

Google's Gemini 3.8 Live update includes animated avatars that respond in real time with lip-syncing and changing facial expressions. The feature is currently available only to Gemini Enterprise customers and is designed for customer service and business interactions.

How it is being reported

• Google adds creepy avatars to Gemini 3.8 live's agentsEngadget · 25 Sept, 11:53
• Google's creepy new Gemini Live Avatars want to try and make online support bots feel more humanTechRadar · 25 Sept, 11:25
• Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a faceThe Verge · 24 Sept, 20:59

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