Google Vids gets a big AI push to ease video generation with some cool new tricks

Google Workspace’s AI-powered video tool, Vids, just got a rather generous upgrade, and it’s clearly in the mood to do more of the work for you. With smarter editing tools, cleaner automation, and a sharper eye for polish, putting together a professional-looking video now feels almost suspiciously easy. 

What’s fresh in Vids? Directable Avatars: You can now drop avatars into your scenes and actually tell them what to do. Want a presenter to pick up a phone, point at a sales graph, or walk someone through a product demo? Just type it out. The best part is that their face and voice stay consistent throughout, so your video doesn’t end up looking like a chaotic collage of mismatched clips. It feels smooth, intentional, and, dare I say, a little too easy. Custom Avatars: If the built-in avatars feel a bit meh, you can create your own from scratch. Play around with their

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