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Google launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe speech-to-text model

MarkTechPost · Google AI Releases Gemini 3.5 Transcribe: A Speech-to-Text Model Reporting 2.6% Average WER Across 85+ Languages

Google released Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, offering a fast streaming endpoint and a cheaper batch endpoint that retains speaker identification and timestamps.