Google Labs trials lifesize AI agent for Google Beam.
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Google Labs trials lifesize AI agent for Google Beam. The agent runs on the Google Beam teleconferencing hardware, which uses six cameras and server-side AI to produce a volumetric 3D image that can interact with people. Image: The Verge Google Labs is experimenting with life-sized AI 'video agents' in its Mountain View Beam Lab, in California. The agent runs on the Google Beam teleconferencing hardware, which uses six cameras and server-side AI to produce a volumetric 3D projection. The system sends sensor data to AI servers that synthesise a lifelike 3D rendering, rather than streaming conventional video. The Verge characterises Sophie as visually detailed, but artificial in expression and movement. Although it does 'Google things' such as pulling up maps well, the agent is said to be curt, takes long pauses, runs over itself occasionally and shows fake excitement about whatever it is asked.
