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The silent acquisition of New York-based Alter, previously Facemoji, is seen as Google’s bid for the metaverse.

For those who are unaware, Alter started as Facemoji.

Tech giant Google has acquired Alter, an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar startup that was working on using AI to generate avatars for social media users and brands to express their virtual identity.

Tech giant Google has acquired Alter, an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar startup that was working on using AI to generate avatars for social media users and brands to express their virtual identity.According to TechCrunch, Google buys the ...

Google has reportedly bought an AI startup named Alter, to join the rising trend of short-format videos. It is said that like TikTok took videos, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook reels, Google might come up with its own short format video in the coming times.

Alter, previously known as Facemoji, has now been acquired by Google for $100 million according to an insider. The acquisition happened around 2 months ago without any official announcements.

Google has acquired Alter, a startup that helps creators and brands express their virtual identity, for about $100 million, source says.

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