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StepAudio 2.5 TTS model ranks above ElevenLabs v3

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StepAudio 2.5, a text-to-speech model from a Chinese AI lab, has reportedly surpassed ElevenLabs' v3 in performance, securing a top 3 ranking globally. The 24-month-old startup's model achieved this by outperforming ElevenLabs on an unspecified benchmark, according to the article. AI

IMPACT This development suggests increasing competition and potential advancements in the text-to-speech market, challenging established players.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a new model release and its performance relative to a competitor, indicating a research milestone in TTS technology. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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StepAudio 2.5 TTS model ranks above ElevenLabs v3

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The article discusses a new model release and its performance relative to a competitor, indicating a research milestone in TTS technology. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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138 days old
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Towards AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Chew Loong Nian - AI ENGINEER ·

    I Tested StepAudio 2.5 TTS on 18 Lines — The Shanghai Startup Just Embarrassed ElevenLabs at #3

    <div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-snippet">A 24-month-old Chinese AI lab built a text-to-speech model that just bumped Eleven v3 out of the global top 3. I ran 18 lines through it&#x2026;</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://pub.towardsai.net/i-tested…

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