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Google announced a heap of new Gemini features at Google I/O last month, and one of them — Gemini Avatar — is finally rolling out. What is Gemini Avatar? Essentially, it’s an AI clone you can create of yourself to use in AI-generated videos, capturing not only your physical likeness but even your voice. Welcome to 2026!
The whole concept of Gemini Avatar sounds like something straight out of a Black Mirror episode, and yet, it’s a real feature you can use right now. Should you? That’s up to you to decide. But if you’re curious and want to see what Gemini Avatar is all about, here’s how to get started.
What do you think about Gemini Avatar? 11 votes It looks cool! I can't wait to try it. 27 % The technology is impressive, but it's not something I'd use. 36 % It's so creepy! I'm never touching this. 27 % I don't care about it either way. 9 %
What you need to access Gemini Avatar
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In order to use Gemini Avatar, you’ll need to be subscribed to a paid Google AI plan. Specifically, any of the following: Google AI Plus
Google AI Pro
Google AI Ultra While any paywalled feature is annoying, it’s at least nice to see Gemini Avatar being included in the cheaper AI Plus tier. With so many other Gemini features restricted to the Pro and Ultra plans, this is a breath of fresh air.
How to create your Gemini Avatar
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