Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS with customizable voices
Google announced two new Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech models, Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS, enabling customizable voices and expressions across its Gemini tools. The models aim to support audiobooks, games, and podcasts with enhanced realism and safety features. The announcement highlights high expressiveness and the ability to direct accents and emotional tones.
The coverage centers on Google expanding its Gemini audio tools with expressive TTS options, underscoring practical applications for audiobooks and games while noting safety measures. It doesn't contrast with other vendors or governments and stays within Google’s product ecosystem.
Key facts
- 01Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS are new text-to-speech models from Google.
- 02The models support creating and customizing voices with control over accents and emotional tone.
- 03They are integrated with Google AI Studio, Gemini API, Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Notebook, and Google Vids.
- 04Safety features are included to ensure responsible use.
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