Google Integrates Chirp 3 HD Voice Model into Vertex AI Platform

Google announces the integration of its HD voice model, Chirp 3, into the Vertex AI platform, enhancing voice AI capabilities for developers.

Google just dropped some big news: Chirp 3, their slick high-definition voice interface, is joining the Vertex AI platform. And guess what? It’s rolling out next week. This isn’t just any update—it’s a game-changer for voice-based generative AI. Remember those eight new voices for Chirp 3 in 31 languages Google sneakily released last week? Well, they’re just the beginning. Now, developers can cook up everything from voice assistants that don’t sound like robots to audiobooks that actually keep you awake, plus customer support agents and video voice-overs that don’t make you cringe.

The big reveal happened at Google’s DeepMind HQ in London, proving they’re all in on pushing voice AI to the next level. And they’re not alone. Sesame, the brains behind those eerily realistic AI apps ‘Maya’ and ‘Miles’, is also throwing their hat in the ring with a model for custom app building. The race is on, folks.

Google Cloud’s big boss, Thomas Kurian, didn’t just talk up the tech—he stressed keeping it safe and sound, with tight reins to stop any funny business. On the flip side, startups like ElevenLabs are raking in cash to grow their AI voice gigs, showing this sector’s got legs.

Chirp 3 isn’t flying solo; it’s part of Google’s powerhouse lineup on Vertex AI, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Gemini (the latest LLM), Imagen for whipping up images, and Veo 2 for video magic. But before you start dreaming of robots taking over, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis threw in a reality check: AGI? Still a pipe dream for now.

Since its 2021 debut, Vertex AI has been the go-to for cloud-based machine learning projects. With Chirp 3 in the mix, Google’s doubling down, ready to duke it out with the big players in generative AI. Whether it’s sorting data, training models, or setting up shop for production, Vertex AI’s got you covered. Clearly, Google’s not just playing the game—they’re aiming to change it.