According to pictory, Pictory AI Avatars let users convert scripts into presenter-led videos with realistic on-screen voices and avatars, removing the need for filming or voiceover talent (as reported by Pictory Academy). According to Pictory Academy, the workflow covers script import, avatar selection, voice assignment, scene auto-generation, and brand customization, enabling scalable video production for marketers, educators, and support teams. As reported by Pictory Academy, this lowers production time and cost for product demos, explainer videos, training modules, and social content, offering SMBs and agencies rapid content localization with consistent brand presence. According to Pictory Academy, enterprises can standardize compliance messaging and multilingual updates using synthetic presenters while maintaining speed and quality controls via scene editing and voice options.

According to ElevenLabs on Twitter, the company has introduced a new collection of AI voice models designed specifically for announcers and radio hosts. The collection features voices like David, ideal for narrating blockbuster trailers, and Johnny Dynamite, which captures a vintage disc jockey style. As reported by ElevenLabs, these AI-generated voices offer content creators and media companies new opportunities to enhance audio production quality and efficiency through advanced synthetic voice technology.

According to ElevenLabs (@elevenlabsio), the company is inviting AI professionals to register for the upcoming London Summit and has released the full video playlist of the recent San Francisco Summit. Both events focus on advancements in voice AI, text-to-speech, and generative audio technologies. The San Francisco Summit showcased practical applications of ElevenLabs’ AI voice models in sectors like media, gaming, and customer service, highlighting business opportunities for enterprises aiming to leverage synthetic voice for content localization and automation. The events underscore the growing demand for scalable, high-quality voice AI solutions as organizations seek to enhance user engagement and operational efficiency (source: ElevenLabs Twitter, Jan 2, 2026).