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April 9, 2026
product update
Google launches AI avatar tool for YouTube Shorts creators
YouTube is rolling out an AI avatar feature that lets creators generate digital versions of themselves for use in Shorts videos. The tool requires users to record a "live selfie" with face and voice data, generates clips up to 8 seconds long, and marks all AI-generated content with watermarks and digital labels.
April 8, 2026
product update
YouTube Shorts adds AI avatars that replicate your voice and appearance
YouTube is rolling out an AI avatar feature that lets users create photorealistic versions of themselves for YouTube Shorts. Users record a live selfie and voice prompts to generate an avatar that can create up to 8-second video clips. The feature includes watermarks, digital labels (SynthID and C2PA), and AI-generated content disclosures.