Google has introduced a new generative music tool called Lyria 3 inside its Gemini app, allowing users to turn simple text prompts or uploaded media into fully produced 30 second songs. The launch marks a fresh push by the tech company to expand creative tools powered by artificial intelligence, combining music creation, translation, and content safety features under one platform.
The announcement was made at the AI Impact Summit in India, where Google outlined its broader plans to make AI tools more useful in daily life. With Lyria 3, users can create short tracks complete with AI written lyrics, composed music, and generated cover art, all designed for quick sharing through download links or social media platforms.
“Users can describe an idea, such as a specific genre, mood, or personal memory and the system will translate it into a high-quality, catchy track within seconds,” Google said on Thursday, February 19.
Each output is limited to 30 seconds and comes with matching cover art created by AI. Users can also upload images or videos, which the system analyzes to produce music that fits the tone or theme of the content. The goal, according to the company, is to help creators quickly develop custom soundtracks, whether instrumental or with lyrics.
Lyria 3 was developed by Google DeepMind and builds on earlier versions with added features. Google said the tool now automatically generates lyrics based on prompts and offers stronger control over style, tempo, and vocal delivery. The company also noted improvements in realism and musical depth.
“We want to build AI that is helpful in people's daily lives by breaking down barriers and making knowledge more accessible for everyone,” Google said during the summit.
The music tool will also connect with YouTube through its Dream Track feature. While it has first launched in the United States, Google plans to expand access to more markets, giving creators the ability to produce original music for Shorts and other video formats.
To respond to growing concerns about synthetic media, Google said all tracks made through Gemini will include SynthID, a digital watermark that marks audio as AI generated. An audio verification option has also been introduced, allowing users to upload sound files to check whether they were created with Google’s AI systems.
Google stressed that “Lyria 3 is designed to support original composition rather than replicate existing artists,” adding that prompts that mention specific musicians are treated as style guidance. The company said safeguards are built in to reduce the risk of copyright violations.
Access to the feature is open to Gemini users aged 18 and above in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese. Google added that subscribers on premium tiers will receive higher usage limits.
The music launch comes alongside several wider AI updates. Google introduced a live speech to speech translation model that enables real time translated conversations in more than 70 languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The company also expanded Search Live, which lets users ask questions about what they see in their own language.
In India, new self study tools have been added to the Gemini app, including JEE Main practice tests aimed at students preparing for exams.
Google highlighted growing use of its AI verification systems, stating that “Since launching in November, our SynthID verification feature in Gemini app has been used over 20 million times in a range of languages, helping people identify Google AI-generated images, video, and audio.”
The company also released its annual Responsible AI progress report, outlining its approach to safety and security in developing generative tools. New scam detection features in Circle to Search and Lens were announced as part of efforts to protect users from fraud.
By linking music creation, translation, search tools, and verification systems, Google is positioning Gemini as a central hub for creative and practical AI use, while seeking to balance innovation with safeguards.
