Sarvam AI launches AI text-to-speech model, a Bengaluru-based startup, has made waves in the AI community with the launch of Bulbul-v2, its latest AI text-to-speech (TTS) model. Supporting 11 Indian languages, Bulbul-v2 brings a leap in how machines generate human-like voices in India’s rich linguistic landscape. With this release, Sarvam AI: A pioneer in India’s AI landscape, continues to raise the bar for homegrown innovation.

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The model is standout for its authentic accents, customizable voice characteristics, and a smooth, natural flow—aim to address one of the biggest gaps in AI speech technology for Indian users: relatability and realism.

It Sets New Benchmarks for Speech AI in India

Bulbul-V2 is Sarvam’s flagship TTS model, designed specifically for Indian languages and accents.One of the most impressive achievements of Bulbul-v2 is that it sets new benchmarks for speech AI in India. Until now, most text-to-speech systems for Indian languages sounded either too robotic or were built using limited datasets, resulting in unnatural delivery.

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Sarvam AI has trained the model with high fidelity in emotion, intonation and pronunciation, regardless of whether the user is speaking Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, or one of the other supported Indian languages.

In fact, the model’s ability to adapt to regional accents and dialects could make it a transformative tool for media, education, accessibility, and customer service.

Bulbul-V2 Offers Customizable Voice Characteristics

The Bulbul-V2 model gives users multiple sample rates ranging from 8kHz to 24kHz. Bulbul-v2 offers customizable voice characteristics. This means businesses and developers can tailor voice outputs to reflect gender, pitch, tone, and speaking style, making it an excellent choice for use cases ranging from interactive voice response (IVR) systems to storytelling apps and AI companions.

For example:

• An edtech app can use a friendly female voice with a soft tone for children.

• A bank’s IVR can use a formal male voice with a neutral accent for older users.

• A podcast tool can switch between excited, calm, or serious speech styles depending on the context.

These voice customization capabilities give Bulbul-v2 an edge over most global and regional TTS engines.

What Can Bulbul-v2 Do?

Bulbul-v2 offers many functionalities.Here are just a few of its powerful applications :

1. Multilingual Content Creation : Convert your written script into audio in 11 different languages with natural delivery.
2. Accessibility for Visually Impaired Users : Enable screen readers and apps to provide more natural interactions.
3. Customer Support Automation : Deliver conversational voice responses into local languages.
4. Interactive Learning Tools : Use engaging voices to help students learn in their native language.

Whether you’re a startup, enterprise, or individual creator, Bulbul-v2 can seamlessly plug into your workflow using Sarvam AI’s developer-friendly API.

Authentic Accents That Don’t Sound Robotic

A major problem with most text-to-speech models is their “robotic” mode or rhythm.That’s where Sarvam AI truly sets itself apart. The Bengaluru-based AI startup has said that the voices in Bulbul-v2 are delivered in “authentic accents” that don’t sound robotic or rehearsed.

This is a massive step forward in making AI more accessible to the average Indian user. By focusing on natural language processing for native tongues, Sarvam AI addresses a longstanding gap that major global AI players have struggled to fill.

Sarvam AI: A Pioneer in India’s AI Landscape

Sarvam AI has come a long way in the world of artificial intelligence.

It was the first start-up selected by the Indian government to develop India’s sovereign large language model (LLM) under the larger IndiaAI mission.The company hopes to democratize AI access across the country with lower-latency models and India-first pricing for API access.

Final Thoughts

Sarvam AI: A pioneer in India’s AI landscape, has now added amazing feature with Bulbul-v2. With support for Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, and Assamese, the tool brings inclusivity to the forefront of speech technology.

By creating AI solutions that are culturally aware and locally tuned, Sarvam AI isn’t just joining the global AI race—it’s helping to define it for India.

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