Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Zoom Unveils AI Avatars, Enhances AI Assistant
Zoom has released some new AI features to help with meetings.
They're adding AI avatars that look like you, so you can appear camera-ready even when you're not.
They also upgraded the AI assistant, AI Companion 3.0, which can take notes and help with tasks across different apps like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.
You can expect the avatar in December.
Most features are available for Zoom Workplace subscribers.
Zoom's boss, Eric Yuan, thinks these changes might lead to shorter workweeks.
Zoom introduced photo-realistic AI avatars that mimic users' live video feed.
AI Companion 3.0 features expanded note-taking and cross-platform support.
The upgraded assistant includes improved scheduling tools and meeting preparation.
AI features like live translation and writing assistance are being added.
Most new features will be available from November, with the AI avatar launching in December.
- Who
- Zoom
- What
- Announced new AI features, including avatars and AI Companion 3.0
- When
- Announced at Zoomtopia 2025
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned
- Why
- To enhance user experience and productivity
Zoom's Perspective
Potential Workforce Impact
Impact on Workforce
Zoom's Perspective
Zoom's CEO believes AI could reduce the work week.
Potential Workforce Impact
The article does not detail any counter viewpoints about possible workforce effects.
- Key Announcement
- Launch of AI avatars and AI Companion 3.0
- AI Avatar Functionality
- Lifelike avatars to mimic users in meetings
- AI Companion 3.0 Features
- Note-taking, cross-platform support, meeting prep
- Availability
- AI avatar in December, AI Companion in November
- Cost
- AI Companion 3.0 included with paid Zoom Workplace subscriptions
- Additional AI Features
- Live translation, writing assistance, custom agents
