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Tongyi Labs releases top-charting STT/TTS models, open weights questioned

Tongyi Labs has released new speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) models that are reportedly topping charts. The models were released without significant fanfare, leading to community questions about whether they will be open-weight releases. This release marks a significant development in speech technology from the lab. AI

IMPACT New STT/TTS models from Tongyi Labs could advance speech technology capabilities.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the release of new STT and TTS models, which falls under research and model release. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Tongyi Labs releases top-charting STT/TTS models, open weights questioned

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/nuclearbananana ·

    Tongyi labs quietly released chart topping stt & tts models. Anyone know if they'll be open weights?

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