I made a Gemini avatar of myself. It’s so real, it creeps me out
PCWorld tested Google's new Gemini avatar tool, which creates realistic AI-generated videos using users' face and voice data. The tool is easy to set up and can generate videos in various scenarios, but raises concerns about the potential misuse of deepfake technology. Despite Google's safety measures, the realistic results of the avatars can be unsettling.
- ▪The Gemini avatar tool requires a paid Google AI account and takes about five minutes to set up.
- ▪Users can create videos of themselves in different scenarios, including at Disneyland or in a podcast studio.
- ▪Google has implemented safety measures, including SynthID watermarks, to identify AI-generated content.
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News Analysis I made a Gemini avatar of myself. It’s so real, it creeps me out I used Gemini's new avatar feature to put myself at Disneyland and in a podcast studio. Then I made it confess to a crime. By Ben Patterson Senior Writer, PCWorld Jun 3, 2026 8:38 am PDT Image: Ben Patterson/Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld tested Google’s new Gemini avatar tool that creates realistic AI-generated videos of users in various scenarios using face and voice data.The tool requires a paid Google AI account, takes five minutes to set up, and can generate videos like podcast appearances or travel scenes.Despite Google’s safety measures including SynthID watermarks and usage restrictions, the realistic results raise concerns about potential misuse of deepfake technology.
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