Google’s new Gemini Live Avatars want to make support bots feel more human
Google's Gemini 3.8 Live Avatars can check you into a hotel while you keep chatting.
Google has introduced a new feature called Gemini Live Avatars, aimed at making support bots feel more human-like. This development is part of the Gemini 3.8 family of AI models that was unveiled last week. While not a consumer product, it could soon be encountered during interactions with AI support agents.
Gemini Live Avatars combine real-time video generation with advanced speech models. They are equipped with precise lip-syncing, natural facial expressions, and fluid turn-taking capabilities. These avatars can adapt their visual cues in real time as they switch between 97 languages, ensuring a seamless user experience.
The primary goal of Gemini Live Avatars is to provide "engaging customer service" and "interactive walkthroughs." By infusing a human touch into AI support bots, Google hopes to transform the way users interact with these digital assistants.
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