Release2026-09-29

Google upgraded the text-to-speech engine in Google Vids to Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite. Voiceovers now sound more natural with better inflection and pacing. Audio generation is faster for real-time previews. The change is live for all eligible plans. No admin or user settings control the feature. It applies to Business, Enterprise, Education, and Consumer editions with AI access.

What changed

Google Vids used an earlier text-to-speech engine for AI voiceovers.

What it unlocks

Generating more natural and expressive AI voiceovers in Google Vids.

What you need to act on it

  • a Google Workspace Business, Enterprise, Education, or Consumer plan with AI access

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