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ElevenLabs launches new real-time speech-to-speech AI models

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ElevenLabs has launched two new speech-to-speech models, Eleven Realtime, optimized for real-time AI conversations. The v1 Max variant achieves a high score of 98.8 percent on the Big Bench Audio benchmark, with a response time of just 0.57 seconds. The company claims this model surpasses existing ones on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard in both speed and accuracy. AI

IMPACT These models could significantly improve the responsiveness and naturalness of AI-powered conversational agents.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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ElevenLabs launches new real-time speech-to-speech AI models

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Elevenlabs releases two new speech-to-speech models designed for real-time AI conversations

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1152" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/elevenlabs.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2048" /></p> <p> Elevenlabs' new Eleven Realtime speech-to-speech models combine …

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