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  1. RESEARCH · Email — The Neuron Daily English(EN) ·

    😸 Voiceover artists are not going to like this

    Spotify has announced a suite of new AI-powered features aimed at expanding its platform beyond music. These include a framework for fan-made AI covers and remixes of songs with artist consent and revenue sharing, a desktop app called Studio by Spotify Labs for personalized AI audio briefings from user data, and an ElevenLabs-powered tool enabling authors to create audiobooks without needing recording equipment or a narrator. The company's strategy appears to be a bet on personalized AI audio experiences centered around human creators and users, addressing the low engagement with purely AI-generated music. AI

    😸 Voiceover artists are not going to like this

    IMPACT Expands AI's role in creative industries, potentially reshaping music licensing and content creation workflows.

  2. SIGNIFICANT · TechCrunch AI English(EN) ·

    Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs

    Stability AI has launched its new audio generation models, Stability Audio 3.0, capable of producing professional-grade music up to six minutes long. Four models are available, with smaller versions offering open weights for general use and longer compositions. The company has also secured licensing deals with major music labels, ensuring the models are trained on fully licensed data. AI

    Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs

    IMPACT Sets a new benchmark for AI music generation length and quality, potentially impacting music production workflows and the industry's legal landscape.

  3. TOOL · Mastodon — mastodon.social 日本語(JA) ·

    https://www.wacoca.com/media/661055/ Generative Audio AI ElevenLabs Partners with Splice to Enhance Next-Generation AI Music Production # AI # music # UnitedStatesElevenLabs # music

    ElevenLabs has partnered with Splice to advance AI-powered music creation. This collaboration aims to integrate ElevenLabs' generative audio AI technology into Splice's platform, enhancing tools for musicians and producers. The partnership is expected to unlock new possibilities in AI music composition and sound design. AI

    https://www.wacoca.com/media/661055/ Generative Audio AI ElevenLabs Partners with Splice to Enhance Next-Generation AI Music Production # AI # music # UnitedStatesElevenLabs # music

    IMPACT Enhances AI capabilities in music production tools, potentially streamlining workflows for artists.

  4. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    Voice Cloning with ElevenLabs v3 https:// peertube.eqver.se/w/rzP7urw3V1 Jx2pDDs3hoKj

    ElevenLabs has released version 3 of its voice cloning technology, which is now available via API. This update allows developers to integrate advanced voice synthesis capabilities into their applications. The company has not yet released detailed technical specifications for this new version. AI

    Voice Cloning with ElevenLabs v3 https:// peertube.eqver.se/w/rzP7urw3V1 Jx2pDDs3hoKj

    IMPACT Enables developers to integrate advanced voice synthesis into applications.

  5. TOOL · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    📰 Spotify will launch new audiobook plans later this year with ElevenLabs-powered creation tools. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/spot ify-launches-an-elev

    Spotify is integrating AI into its platform with several new features. The company is rolling out a research preview of a new desktop app in over 20 markets. Additionally, Spotify is introducing AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation for podcasts, enabling users to create summaries based on prompts. The platform will also launch new audiobook plans later this year, utilizing ElevenLabs' AI tools for creation. AI

    IMPACT Spotify is enhancing its user experience by integrating AI for podcast summaries, audiobook creation, and a new desktop app.

  6. COMMENTARY · dev.to — Claude Code tag English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    The Viral AI Sound: How Creators Score Videos in 2026

    Viral AI video effects in 2026, such as "cakeify" and "squish," are not created by unique apps but rather a consistent pipeline involving a start image, an image-to-video model, a precise prompt, and an upscaling pass. The key to these effects lies in the creator's skill in selecting a clear starting frame and crafting a specific prompt that dictates the transformation, rather than the tools themselves. Similarly, popular AI photo trends like collectible figurines and chibi avatars rely on precise prompt engineering, focusing on details like packaging and consistent styling to achieve a convincing and shareable result. Sound design is also crucial for viral clips, with AI tools now capable of generating usable music and sound effects that enhance the visual experience and aid platform discovery. AI

    IMPACT Provides practical guidance for creators on leveraging existing AI tools for viral content, highlighting prompt engineering and sound design.

  7. TOOL · TechCrunch AI English(EN) · · [3 sources]

    Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool

    Spotify is launching a new tool that allows authors to create audiobooks using AI technology powered by ElevenLabs. This feature, set to beta in June, will initially support English and will be available on the Spotify for Authors platform. The company aims to enhance audiobook creation by offering more expressive and human-like AI voices, building on its existing partnerships and expanding its audiobook catalog and subscription services. AI

    IMPACT Enables authors to create audiobooks more affordably, potentially increasing the volume of AI-generated audio content.

  8. TOOL · ElevenLabs blog English(EN) ·

    Bringing voice AI into the classroom with ElevenLabs

    ElevenLabs has launched initiatives to integrate its voice AI technology into education. The company is offering a free Pro tier access program for professors at institutions like Harvard and NYU, enabling them to use voice AI in their classrooms for teaching and research. Additionally, ElevenLabs has developed an interactive voice agent based on Albert Einstein's archives, allowing users to engage with his ideas in a novel learning format. AI

    Bringing voice AI into the classroom with ElevenLabs

    IMPACT Expands access to voice AI tools for educational institutions, potentially enhancing learning experiences and research.

  9. TOOL · The Verge — AI English(EN) · · [8 sources]

    Spotify Studio’s AI agent creates a daily podcast just for you

    Spotify has launched Studio, a new standalone desktop app that uses AI to generate personalized daily podcasts and playlists based on user listening history and connected apps like email and calendars. The app can also perform actions like researching topics and organizing information. Additionally, Spotify is rolling out an AI-powered Q&A feature for Premium users to ask questions about podcast content and receive recommendations. This move positions Spotify to compete with similar AI-driven content generation tools from Google and Amazon, while also marking the shutdown of Huxe, an AI podcast generation app founded by former Google NotebookLM developers. AI

    Spotify Studio’s AI agent creates a daily podcast just for you

    IMPACT Spotify's new AI tools aim to personalize audio content, potentially increasing user engagement and competition in the AI-driven audio space.

  10. TOOL · ElevenLabs blog English(EN) ·

    ElevenLabs expands presence in Australia and New Zealand

    ElevenLabs is significantly increasing its presence in Australia and New Zealand by tripling its local team over the next year. The company aims to bolster sales and engineering support for its growing user base in the region. Over 750,000 users, including major enterprises, already utilize ElevenLabs' technology for various applications, from call center automation to content creation. AI

    ElevenLabs expands presence in Australia and New Zealand

    IMPACT Accelerates AI adoption and deployment for businesses in Australia and New Zealand, particularly in voice AI applications.

  11. RESEARCH · ElevenLabs blog English(EN) ·

    ElevenLabs crosses $500M ARR as it welcomes new investors including BlackRock, NVIDIA, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria

    ElevenLabs has announced a significant funding round, surpassing $500 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and attracting new investors. The company's Series D fundraise includes participation from major institutions like BlackRock and Wellington, as well as tech giants such as NVIDIA. This growth is fueled by enterprises adopting ElevenLabs' voice AI platform for various business functions, including customer support and marketing. AI

    ElevenLabs crosses $500M ARR as it welcomes new investors including BlackRock, NVIDIA, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria

    IMPACT Accelerates enterprise adoption of AI-powered voice agents for communication and customer interaction.

  12. TOOL · ElevenLabs blog English(EN) ·

    ElevenMusic: discover, remix, create, and earn from music

    ElevenLabs has launched ElevenMusic, an AI-powered platform designed for music creation and discovery. The platform aims to foster a deeper connection between artists and fans by allowing users to remix existing tracks or create new music from scratch. Artists can monetize their work through direct fan engagement and by earning royalties based on listener interaction, building on ElevenLabs' existing creator monetization model. AI

    ElevenMusic: discover, remix, create, and earn from music

    IMPACT Enables new forms of AI-assisted music creation and fan engagement, potentially altering artist monetization models.

  13. TOOL · ElevenLabs blog English(EN) ·

    ElevenLabs is opening a Madrid office and expanding in Spain

    ElevenLabs is expanding its operations into Spain by opening a new office in Madrid. The company aims to build local sales and engineering teams to better serve Spanish enterprises. This expansion is driven by the growing demand for AI voice solutions that can communicate naturally and reliably in multiple languages, including regional dialects. AI

    ElevenLabs is opening a Madrid office and expanding in Spain

    IMPACT Accelerates enterprise adoption of AI voice agents for customer experience and sales in the Spanish market.

  14. SIGNIFICANT · Together AI blog English(EN) · · [7 sources]

    Optimizing inference speed and costs: Lessons learned from large-scale deployments

    Together AI has launched a brand refresh, emphasizing its role as an "AI Native Cloud" designed for builders of AI-native applications. The company is focusing on optimizing inference for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, a critical factor for AI products that scale rapidly. They are integrating advanced research, such as adaptive speculative decoding and quantization techniques, into their platform to improve performance and reduce costs for customers like Cursor and Decagon. AI

    IMPACT Together AI's focus on optimizing inference infrastructure and costs is crucial for the economic viability and scalability of AI-native applications.

  15. TOOL · Together AI blog English(EN) ·

    Together AI welcomes Mahadev Konar as SVP for Infrastructure Engineering

    Together AI has appointed Mahadev Konar as its new SVP of Infrastructure Engineering to bolster its GPU cloud services. Konar, a key figure in Apache Hadoop's development and formerly VP of Infrastructure at Instacart, will lead efforts to enhance the reliability, performance, and scalability of Together AI's platform. The company aims to provide AI-native startups with a robust infrastructure, enabling them to focus on product development rather than managing complex GPU environments. AI

    IMPACT Strengthens Together AI's infrastructure capabilities, potentially improving scalability and reliability for AI startups using their platform.