According to @elevenlabsio, ElevenLabs has announced the launch of a major AI competition, inviting developers to register for submissions opening September 1st, 2025. The event offers over $1 million in free trials of cutting-edge AI tools and $150,000 in cash prizes, providing a significant opportunity for AI startups and innovators to access advanced speech and text-to-speech APIs. This competition aims to foster innovation in generative AI, attract global talent, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered voice solutions in commercial applications. Verified details are available on the official ElevenLabs Twitter account (source: @elevenlabsio, August 11, 2025).

According to Greg Brockman (@gdb) on Twitter, collaboration with Mark and Jakub at OpenAI is playing a significant role in driving advancements in artificial intelligence. This partnership is cited as a key factor in accelerating practical AI applications, particularly in large language models and generative AI tools, which directly impact enterprise adoption and new business opportunities (source: Greg Brockman, Twitter, July 31, 2025). The emphasis on teamwork at the leadership level signals OpenAI’s commitment to fostering rapid innovation, positioning the company at the forefront of the competitive AI landscape and creating new avenues for monetization and industry disruption.