Google Vids enters AI video market through Workspace bundling

On July 16, 2026, Google added AI avatars and Gemini Omni Flash generative video editing to Vids inside Workspace. The features mirror what HeyGen, Synthesia, Captions, and D-ID already provide. Google's advantage is distribution: Vids ships free with Workspace, reaching enterprises already on Docs and Sheets — no separate purchase needed.