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Block unveils Dessa AI model for human-like voice generation

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Block has introduced a new AI model named Dessa, capable of generating human-like voices. The model's name is a play on words, suggesting that its output is convincing enough to make listeners exclaim that it sounds like a human. AI

IMPACT This release showcases advancements in AI voice generation capabilities.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new AI model release from a company, but it is not a frontier model release from a major AI lab.

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Block unveils Dessa AI model for human-like voice generation

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COVERAGE [2]

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

    Check Out the Many Uncanny, Human-ish Voices From Block’s New AI Model The model goes by Dessa. Presumably because, once you hear it talk, you'll say "'Dessa' p

    Check Out the Many Uncanny, Human-ish Voices From Block’s New AI Model The model goes by Dessa. Presumably because, once you hear it talk, you'll say "'Dessa' pretty convincing human voice." https:// gizmodo.com/check-out-the-many -uncanny-human-ish-voices-from-blocks-new-ai-mode…

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