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Google Releases Lyria 3 for Multimodal Music Generation

Date: February 18, 2026
Company: Google
Category: Models & Research

Narrative

Google introduces Lyria 3, an updated music generation model integrated into the Gemini ecosystem. Supports multi-language composition, cross-style blending, and image-to-music conditioning, targeting creator workflows and AI-assisted media production.

Google Blog

Reality

Released February 18, 2026. Generates up to 30-second tracks with SynthID watermarking and optional AI-generated cover art. Performance metrics emphasize stylistic versatility; independent creative quality evaluations not yet published.

Implication

Google's multimodal strategy expands into generative audio. Not a standalone tool but an ecosystem layer. Embeds watermarking at infrastructure level, reinforcing platform governance positioning. Intensifies competition in AI-assisted creative production where specialized startups previously dominated.

Tags

  • google
  • model-release
  • creative-ai
  • multimodal
  • platform
  • infrastructure
  • safety