Model releases & benchmarks
Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello
Google describes Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS as a voice-design and performance-direction model, while Flash-Lite TTS targets high-volume, cost-efficient generation.
Why it matters: The stated model split can guide selection: Flash TTS is positioned for detailed voice and scene direction; Flash-Lite TTS for high-volume, cost-efficient workloads. Teams considering voice replication should account for the required consent recording and the stated rollout channels.