Microsoft AI Releases New Transcription and Text-to-Speech Models
Microsoft AI has launched new streaming transcription and text-to-speech models built for voice agents.
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Voice agents
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Timeline
October 2026
September 2026
ElevenLabs Launches v4 Speech Models With 90 Languages
ElevenLabs introduced the v4 and v4 Turbo speech models featuring expanded language support and enhanced expression controls.
July 2026
Smallest.ai Raises $13 Million for Near-Instant Voice Agents
The startup is building specialized voice models that listen, reason, and respond with less delay than conventional AI calling systems.
