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815 Amazon plays catchup with new Nova AI models to generate voices and video

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Umar Shakir @ The Verge · 04/08/2025 14:28 EDT

Amazon plays catchup with new Nova AI models to generate voices and video

Amazon is showing off new AI technology this week, including its take on a more conversational voice model to better compete with things like Gemini Live and OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode and an update to its model that can generate video. The new Nova Sonic voice model handles real-time speech processing and AI voice generation […]

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