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Google adds creepy avatars to Gemini 3.8 live's agents.

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Google introduced Gemini 3.8 Live avatars for customer service and other tasks.

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Google introduced Gemini 3.8 live avatars for customer service and other tasks.

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Google introduces Gemini Live avatars

Google Gemini can present cartoon or lifelike avatars to lip-sync generative chatter
The Register AI + ML · 24 Sept 2026, 23:57
Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech refines voice AI capabilities
AI Business · 24 Sept 2026, 20:43
Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face
The Verge AI · 24 Sept 2026, 19:59

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“Google has introduced Gemini 3.8 live avatars designed for customer service and other tasks.”
Engadget AI, 24 Sept 2026, 23:00.

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