Corrected: Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello

GeminiNew modelConfirmed

Correction: Turns scripts into speech. Copying voices requires the owner's consent and excludes Illinois, Texas, EEA, UK, Switzerland and India in AI Studio. Enterprise API access is still planned.

Google's new Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS models turn written scripts into spoken audio.

Creators can shape voices, pacing and emotion for podcasts, audiobooks and other projects.
Copying a real voice requires the owner's consent.

Who can use it: Gemini API and AI Studio; Flash TTS also in Gemini Notebook and Flash-Lite TTS in Google Vids. Enterprise API access is coming soon.
When: Rollout began September 23, 2026. Voice replication in AI Studio excludes Illinois, Texas, the EEA, UK, Switzerland and India; the enterprise API is described as coming soon.

Google official announcement Announced Sep 23, 2026, 3:15 PM UTC

Read the official announcement for access details. Availability can depend on your plan, region or workplace settings.

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