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Block unveils Dessa AI model trained on human conversation

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Block has introduced Dessa, a new AI model trained exclusively on human conversations rather than scraped web data. Initial sample conversations have been described as awkward and uncanny. Block has not yet released benchmark results, nor have they detailed safety protocols or deployment plans, leaving questions about its coverage and generalization capabilities. AI

IMPACT This model's unique training approach could influence future LLM development, potentially leading to more nuanced conversational AI.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Block unveils Dessa AI model trained on human conversation

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Block has unveiled Dessa, an AI model it says was trained only on human conversation, not scraped web text. Published sample chats read as awkward and uncanny,

    Block has unveiled Dessa, an AI model it says was trained only on human conversation, not scraped web text. Published sample chats read as awkward and uncanny, and Block hasn't shared benchmark results. The company hasn't detailed safety or deployment either, so coverage and gene…

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