Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello
The capability lets AI systems communicate with users through spoken words, expanding accessibility beyond text-based interfaces.
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Google DeepMind has introduced two new text-to-speech models that allow creators and developers to generate expressive synthetic voices with detailed control over character design, delivery, and performance. The models enable users to create custom voices from natural language descriptions, replicate voices from audio samples, and direct line-by-line vocal delivery across applications like podcasts, audiobooks, and interactive media. These tools include safeguards such as consent verification for voice replication and watermarking to detect AI-generated speech. The models are available through Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and other Google products, supporting over 100 languages and regional dialects.
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