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Jack Dorsey's Block unveils human-like voice AI model Dessa

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Block, a company associated with Jack Dorsey, has developed a new voice model named Dessa that exhibits remarkably human-like speech. This model integrates conversational data to enhance its knowledge retrieval capabilities, differentiating it from typical speech models that rely on separate large language models for such functions. AI

IMPACT This development could lead to more natural and engaging AI-powered voice interactions in various applications.

RANK_REASON This is a product release from a company, but not a frontier AI lab.

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Jack Dorsey's Block unveils human-like voice AI model Dessa

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

    Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human Typically, speech models are paired with a large language model for knowledge retrieval. Block said that Dessa’s kno

    Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human Typically, speech models are paired with a large language model for knowledge retrieval. Block said that Dessa’s knowledge stems from the conversational data it has. https:// justpaste.in/news/blocks-new-v oice-model-sounds-eerily-human…

    LINKS justpaste.in/…/blocks-new-voice-model-sou…

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