Block's Dessa speech model pushes full-duplex, human-like real-time voice AI
m4x_zen · reddit · 2026-10-25
Block introduced Dessa, a speech model designed for full-duplex interaction — listening while you speak, handling interruptions, and keeping natural conversational flow rather than just generating realistic voices. The poster argues voice is becoming the primary AI assistant interface for support and live debugging, but raises open questions: how do we tell human from machine when AI voices are indistinguishable, and should AI voices always disclose themselves?
Related event: Block Launches Dessa, a Speech-Trained Voice Model That Runs Locally(35 posts)→
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