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- Google Meet has a new AI-powered makeup feature.
- Choose from 12 looks to improve your appearance during a meeting.
- This is only available to Google Workspace customers.
Everyone has at least one rough morning, where they get out of bed 10 minutes before they have to take a virtual meeting, and after rushing to brush your teeth and fix your hair, you don’t have time to apply makeup. To help, Google is introducing AI-powered makeup looks to Google Meet.
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According to a blog postGoogle’s new feature offers 12 makeup looks, ranging from subtle touchups to more expressive looks. Makeup options include eyeshadow, lipstick, blush and eyeliner enhancements, ranging from pale pink and red to natural orange and brown.
Google said AI-powered makeup looks look natural throughout your meeting, even as you move your head around, touch your face, or take a sip from a drink. Google also notes that the makeup look matches the unique features of your face, contributing to a seamless appearance.
The feature is based on Google Meet’s Portrait Touch-up functionality, which allows you to gently adjust your appearance with features like complexion smoothing, under-eye lightening, and eye whitening.
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research suggests Staring at oneself through a camera for prolonged periods can lead to distorted perceptions of one’s physical appearance. In some cases, people resort to surgically addressing their perceived negative features on camera, but Google’s options are much less permanent and invasive.
How to try it
Google’s portrait touch-up and AI-powered makeup features are available in Google Workspace, Google’s collection of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools. Google Workspace requires a subscription, all of which are divided based on company size.
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Google Workspace customers with Rapid and Scheduled Release domains received access to AI-powered makeup through a gradual rollout, which began on October 8. This feature is disabled by default and not available in Google Meet on web or mobile.
