Video backgrounds are becoming a popular new addition to online meetings, but some experts say they can be more distracting than helpful.
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Google Meet is rolling out video backgrounds that are making their debut on the web. Zoom and other services are also allowing video backgrounds. But can they really liven up dull meetings?
“Video backgrounds are designed to grab attention, which can make them distracting in corporate environments,” Trends expert Daniel Levine said in an email interview. “I can see companies banning them.”
At launch, you can choose from three options: a classroom, a party, or a forest. Google says more Meet video backgrounds will be available soon.
