Rumor: Block unveils local full-duplex voice model Dessa; Gemini 4 Carbon rollout begins
thione · x · 2026-11-02
A roundup post shares two unverified items: Block reportedly unveiled Dessa, a full-duplex voice model trained only on human speech that runs locally but remains closed to the public pending safety testing; and Google has begun a restricted rollout of "Gemini 4 Carbon" to cyber defenders and trusted partners, emphasizing stronger security and long-horizon agent capabilities. Both should be treated as rumors until officially confirmed.
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