- Updated: April 2, 2026
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Google Vids Adds Prompt‑Driven Avatar Control to Boost Video Creation
Google has rolled out a powerful new feature in its Vids app that lets users shape AI‑generated avatars with simple text prompts. Marketers, educators, and enterprises can now type a description and instantly see a 3D avatar respond, opening up fresh creative possibilities for short‑form video content.
The update also brings Veo 3.1 video generation, one‑click YouTube export, a Chrome screen‑recording extension, and expanded avatar customization with multilingual voices. Future enhancements promise AI‑generated music and real‑time interaction, positioning Google Vids against rivals like Runway, Synthesia and others.
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