Google Flow adds realistic AI avatars powered by Omni Flash

google labs introduced an avatar feature for flow, a video generation tool previously lacking consistent character capabilities, allowing users to scan their likeness and voice via a phone qr code to generate customizable deepfakes. powered by the new omni flash model, this feature addresses previous warping issues by maintaining character fidelity across generations, enabling users to edit background settings and clothing while preserving their digital identity. unlike the defunct sora app, google restricts this feature to users creating clones of themselves rather than others, a policy enforced alongside the mandatory application of synthid watermarks to all output. announced at google i/o, this release positions flow as a dedicated product line for creative work, focusing on ai agents and natural language workflows to help users generate and remix content faster.