Google Vids — Personal AI Avatars and Gemini Omni Video Editing via Text Prompts

What's new

• Personal AI avatars: selfie + voice recording → SynthID-watermarked digital stand-in; avatar can present on your behalf
• Gemini Omni Flash: text-prompt video generation and step-by-step conversational editing of existing clips
• SynthID: every avatar-generated clip contains a digital watermark for detectability
• Availability: English, users 18+ outside EEA, UK, and Switzerland
• Rollout: Rapid Release domains from July 16, 2026

Why it matters

Personal AI avatars in Google Workspace Vids is Google's direct entry into the HeyGen and Synthesia space. SynthID integration from the start is a significant step for media integrity.

How to try it

Available via Google Workspace (Rapid Release domains). Requires 18+ consent and being outside EEA/UK/Switzerland.