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Block unveils Dessa AI model trained solely on human speech

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Block, Inc. has unveiled Dessa, a new AI model trained exclusively on human speech. This development, spearheaded by Jack Dorsey's company, is seen as a significant step towards advanced AI capabilities. The model's training on human speech aims to enhance its natural language processing abilities, potentially leading to more human-like interactions. AI

IMPACT This model's exclusive training on human speech could lead to more natural and nuanced AI interactions, potentially impacting conversational AI and NLP applications.

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 solely on human speech

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Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Block's latest # AI model Dessa was trained entirely on human speech — and it shows Jack Dorsey and Block, Inc. just took us one step closer to the singularity

    Block's latest # AI model Dessa was trained entirely on human speech — and it shows Jack Dorsey and Block, Inc. just took us one step closer to the singularity and it's simultaneously awesome and terrifying. https:// mashable.com/tech/block-unveil s-new-ai-model-dessa-trained-ent…

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