A recent playful exchange within the AI community perfectly captures the dynamic — and sometimes disruptive — nature of new tools entering the market, especially when pricing comes into play.
notebookLM: Hey! I can do instant Podcasts – in English.
11Labs: Hold my beer.
notebookLM: But I am free!
11Labs: Wut? *buuurrrp!*
This humorous showdown highlights the increasing accessibility of AI voice generation and podcast creation. With platforms like NotebookLM offering powerful features for free, the landscape for audio content production is rapidly shifting, putting pressure on established, paid services like 11Labs.