How Believable is Google's New 'Live Avatar' Capability?

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By EditorDavidSep 25, 2026, 12:04 am193 ptsTrendingTop
Google has synthesized "expressive face-to-face experiences" for its speech agent Gemini 3.8 Live. They're now offering a Live Avatar "with precise lip-syncing, natural expressions, and fluid turn-taking" for Google Enterprise accounts wanting "engaging customer service" or for offering interactive…

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