At Google I/O 2025, we unveiled Google Beam our groundbreaking AI-first platform that reimagines how people communicate across distances. Formerly known as Project Starline, Beam brings immersive, real-time, three-dimensional video communication to everyday interactions, transforming digital conversations into something that feels incredibly close to face-to-face connection.
A Leap Beyond Video Calls
Traditional video calls have been a vital tool for connection, but they fall short in capturing the subtlety of in-person communication. Beam bridges this gap using a combination of advanced artificial intelligence, real-time 3D rendering, and custom hardware. The result? Life-sized, volumetric representations of participants that feel startlingly real.
This is not just better resolution—it’s a new dimension of presence.
How It Works
Google Beam uses a network of high-fidelity cameras, depth sensors, and spatial audio to capture a person’s likeness and voice in three dimensions. On the backend, our AI models reconstruct the person’s image with realistic detail and render it in real time at the receiver’s end.
Thanks to recent advances in AI rendering and edge computing, Beam can now function with dramatically reduced latency, delivering high-fidelity 3D video communication on consumer-grade internet connections.
AI at the Core
The heart of Beam is its AI system. From facial tracking to environmental understanding, every element is driven by machine learning. Beam continuously optimizes lighting, depth estimation, and compression to provide the most seamless and natural experience possible.
This AI-first approach also powers features like real-time eye contact correction, emotional expression enhancement, and intelligent background integration all designed to make remote interactions feel more human.
Use Cases Across the Spectrum
Beam has transformative potential across industries:
- Healthcare: Enable virtual consultations that feel physically present.
- Education: Create immersive learning environments for students worldwide.
- Enterprise: Conduct boardroom-level meetings without the need for travel.
- Personal: Make long-distance family chats deeply personal and emotional.
Privacy and Control
As with all our technologies, privacy remains a cornerstone. All 3D data is end-to-end encrypted, and users have full control over what is captured and shared. We are working closely with industry partners and regulators to ensure Beam upholds the highest standards of safety and transparency.
Looking Ahead
Google Beam isn’t just a step forward in communication it’s a redefinition of digital presence. As the platform evolves, we envision it becoming a core part of how people work, learn, heal, and stay connected.
With Beam, we’re not just making video calls better we’re making them real.
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