{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-from-images","json":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-from-images.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-from-images.md","slug":"google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-from-images","headline":"Google Vids adds AI avatars from images","summary":"Google Vids has introduced the ability to generate custom AI avatars using uploaded images and voice selections. This feature allows users to create explanatory or training videos without filming, with options for up to 60 seconds per avatar video. The rollout is phased, starting on November 2, 2026, and availability depends on your Google Workspace plan. Users can adjust backgrounds and add decorations within the tool, which supports multiple languages including Japanese. This feature is part of a broader update in Google's Workspace updates.","keyPoints":["Google Vids now allows users to create AI avatars from uploaded images","Avatars can be used for creating internal explanations or training videos without filming","The rollout is phased, starting on November 2, 2026"],"whyItMatters":"This feature could benefit marketers and trainers who need quick video content without the hassle of filming.","category":{"slug":"marketing","name":"Marketing & Small Business","url":"https://digestai.news/category/marketing"},"entities":{"companies":["Google","NTT East"],"models":[],"people":[]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-11-02T21:49:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-02T21:49:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"note.com","title":"Latest! AI Agent News November 3, 2026 | AI avatars from your own images in Google Vids, Canva's design editing AI 'Brush', NTT East's AI search marketing service, Docomo's","url":"https://note.com/vivid_quince2775/n/n797546bacd4c?hl=en","publishedAt":"2026-11-02T21:49:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":null,"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"Google Vids adds AI avatars from images\", 2 November 2026, https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-from-images","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"Google Vids adds AI avatars from images","datePublished":"2026-11-02T21:49:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-from-images"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}