Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello

What happened
Google just launched new AI tools that let you create and customize realistic voices from scratch. Plus, they added safety features to make sure these voices are used responsibly.
Use these models for high-quality audiobooks, podcasts, or real-time voice agents at scale. These models enable creators, developers, and enterprises to create richer, more expressive audio experiences, while enabling improved user experiences in products like Gemini Notebook and Google Vids .
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS: Built for deep creative direction and character design. Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS: Built for high-volume, cost-efficient scale.
Sources & evidence
- Google Blog Primary / official
Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello ↗
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-8-text-to-speech/