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Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend

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Jack Dorsey's Block unveiled an AI named Dessa trained entirely on human speech without prior data. The model engages in full-duplex conversations that occasionally exhibit awkwardness, such as misidentifying a speaker as 'Ronaldo.' This represents the first AI capable of realistic speech interaction, though the specific training methodology remains unverified.

Key points

• Dessa is the first AI model trained entirely on human speech without prior data.
• The model engages in full-duplex conversations that occasionally exhibit awkwardness, such as misidentifying a speaker as 'Ronaldo'.

Context

Jack Dorsey's Block announced the release of Dessa, an AI trained on human conversation. The model's ability to converse in full-duplex mode marks a significant shift in AI capabilities, though the specific training methodology remains unverified.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single chat transcript and does not confirm the model's training methodology or long-term performance. The specific training methodology remains unverified, and the model's long-term performance is not confirmed.

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