ElevenLabs Unveils Turbo 2.5 Model: 3x Speed Boost, Supports 32 Languages Including Chinese

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Published inAI News · 4 min read · Jul 22, 2024

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In the realm of artificial intelligence, the boundaries of language are constantly being shattered. ElevenLabs' latest release, the Turbo2.5 model, with its exceptional performance and multilingual support, once again demonstrates this phenomenon.

The new Turbo2.5 model from ElevenLabs not only supports 32 languages including Hindi, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and more, but also achieves a threefold increase in speed with latency reduced to 300 milliseconds. This advancement undoubtedly provides stronger support for dynamic interactions that require quick responses and high-quality outputs.

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The launch of the Turbo2.5 model marks the first time it supports text-to-speech conversion in Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Norwegian, enriching ElevenLabs' language library and offering global users a wider range of language options. Compared to Turbo v2, the speed of English text-to-speech has been increased by 25%, which is particularly crucial in real-time communication and multilingual environments.

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The Turbo2.5 model from ElevenLabs not only achieves technological breakthroughs but also deeply considers user experience. Through Audio Native, users can easily transform content into podcasts, enhancing accessibility and user engagement. Additionally, the API is designed for enterprise needs, with SOC2 and GDPR compliance to ensure data security.

The application scenarios of the Turbo2.5 model are extensive, providing realistic voice support for conversational AI, education and training, entertainment, and content creation. For example, Praktika.ai uses ElevenLabs TTS to enhance AI tutors, Kindroid provides voice support for AI companions, and Aug X Labs collaborates with ElevenLabs to launch the Augie Storyteller, all vivid examples of Turbo2.5 model applications.

Pricing Strategy

ElevenLabs offers various API plans for different user needs, including Professional, Scale, and Enterprise plans. The Professional plan has a monthly character limit of 500,000, the Scale plan has a limit of 2,000,000 characters per month, and the Enterprise plan offers custom character limits and voices. These plans are not only competitive in price but also ensure service quality.

API Interface: https://elevenlabs.io/api

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