🗣️ ElevenLabs makes voice AI sound human

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ElevenLabs launched a new version of its voice AI. It can now handle natural conversations and respond more like a real person, with support for multiple languages, faster answers, and batch calling for large-scale use. Let’s dive in! 

In today’s insights:

• ElevenLabs makes voice AI sound human

• Millions of AI videos made with Google’s Veo 3

• New AI model creates and edits images fast

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

ELEVENLABS
🗣️ ElevenLabs makes voice AI sound human

Evolving AI: ElevenLabs just launched Conversational AI 2.0. It can now speak and listen more like a real person.

Key Points:

• Knows when to talk or pause based on how people actually speak.

• Handles multiple languages in the same conversation.

• Can switch between different voices and characters.

Details:

This update brings major upgrades to ElevenLabs’ voice assistant platform. It now picks up on speech cues like hesitations or pauses, so it knows when to talk or wait. That means no more awkward overlap or long silences. It also recognizes different languages without needing setup and responds in the same one. For businesses, this helps teams support customers around the world more easily. The system also lets a single assistant use different voices or roles, which works well in sales, support, or creative projects. Companies can even run large campaigns by having the AI make multiple calls at once.

Why It Matters:

Voice AI is moving from being a demo to being useful in real jobs. ElevenLabs is building tools that can sound natural, respond well, and work across real business needs. It’s not about showing off anymore, but it’s about showing up in actual workflows.

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GOOGLE
🎥 Millions of AI videos made with Google’s Veo 3

Evolving AI: Google says users have already made millions of AI videos using Veo 3, just days after launch.

Key Points:

• Veo 3 demand was much higher than expected, pushing Google to expand access

• Users can now try Veo 3 in the Gemini app, with watermarking for most outputs

• More updates are on the way, including image-to-video and better audio

Details:

Veo 3 took off faster than Google expected. Just days after launch, millions of videos had already been created. The spike in usage pushed Google to expand access quickly, now covering 71 countries including the UK. Users can generate videos directly inside the Gemini app on both Android and iOS. Most outputs now include a visible watermark, except for those using the highest-tier Flow tool. New features are already in the works, like image-to-video generation, better sound quality, faster processing, and support for Workspace accounts. The EU release is still pending, but Google says it’s on the way.

Why It Matters:

OpenAI’s Sora went viral last year, but interest dropped after months of waiting for public access. Google is having its moment now. By moving fast, launching publicly, and improving quickly, it feels like they’re finally catching up and doing everything right.

BLACK FOREST LABS
🖼️ New AI model creates and edits images fast

Evolving AI: Black Forest Labs just launched Flux.1 Kontext, a new family of image models that can both generate and edit images.

Key Points:

• Flux.1 Kontext supports image generation and multi-step editing.

• Delivers fast results with strong prompt following and typography.

• Includes a model playground and early research access.

Details:

Flux.1 Kontext lets you describe what you want, like changing a face, adjusting lighting, or shifting the setting, and it updates the image while keeping the rest intact. It understands both the prompt and the visual context, so edits look clean and natural. It is built for fast output, with early users reporting sharp detail, strong accuracy, and better typography than many other tools. You can try it now in a public playground, and a research version is also available through private beta.

Why It Matters:

The image AI space is crowded, but few models combine generation and editing at this level. Kontext brings speed, control, and quality together in a way that feels built for creative workflows. Black Forest Labs is showing it can compete with the biggest players and deliver.

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