Alibaba Qwen launched Qwen-Audio-3.1, introducing five models covering speech recognition, synthesis, real-time interaction, and creation. The update slashes prices by 70-95%, making voice tech highly accessible. Key features include context-aware ASR with native transcription polishing, support for 30 languages and 16 Chinese dialects, and ultra-low latency. The TTS-Next model enables general audio generation, combining voices, sound effects, and ambient noise. Real-time interaction supports full-duplex conversation with emotional awareness and tool integration. This comprehensive suite significantly lowers costs while enhancing accuracy, multilingual support, and creative audio production capabilities.