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Open-source Kokoro 82M TTS model ranks near Sonic 3.6

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The Kokoro 82M v1.0 model is a notable open-source text-to-speech system, ranking closely behind the performance of Sonic 3.6. While Kokoro 82M v1.0 is available for download, its performance is measured at 216 ELO points lower than Sonic 3.6, according to blind human preference evaluations. AI

IMPACT Provides an open-source alternative in text-to-speech, though currently trailing behind leading proprietary models.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a specific model release and its benchmark performance, fitting the research category. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Open-source Kokoro 82M TTS model ranks near Sonic 3.6

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · opensourceaitech ·

    🎨 Where open-source stands in text to speech: #49 Kokoro 82M v1.0 — the best model you can actually download 216 ELO points behind Sonic 3.6 (Cartesia) Blind hu

    🎨 Where open-source stands in text to speech: #49 Kokoro 82M v1.0 — the best model you can actually download 216 ELO points behind Sonic 3.6 (Cartesia) Blind human preference, not marketing → https:// olud.ai/media-leaderboard.html # OpenSource # GenerativeAI # StableDiffusion # …

    LINKS olud.ai/media-leaderboard.html

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