The AI Daily Brief · Friday, September 18, 2026
Google has released Gemini 3.8 Light, a live speech model capable of continuous conversation and near real-time visual input processing. The model supports 76 languages and can handle tool calls for background task completion, topping the artificial intelligence speech index.
“The model is another live speech model, meaning it can process continuous conversations rather than using a turn-based structure.”
“It tops the artificial intelligence speech index, beating out GPT-4, live 1 Astra and Gk voice things fast 2.0.”
“Aside from the smooth conversation style, the model also supports near real-time visual inputs, automatic detection for 76 languages, and handoff for tool calls to allow it to complete tasks in the background.”