GoKawiilBlock Unveils Dessa, a New Text-to-Speech AI Model
Block has introduced an AI voice model called Dessa, which demonstrates a range of human-like synthetic voices. The company shared audio samples showcasing the model's ability to mimic natural speech patterns and tones.
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The release suggests Block is expanding its AI efforts beyond its core payments and financial products, potentially into voice synthesis applications. As synthetic voice technology grows more convincing, it raises broader industry questions about authentication, misuse, and how listeners can distinguish AI-generated speech from real human voices.
- Block has launched an AI voice model named Dessa.
- The model produces notably realistic, human-like speech samples.
- The move signals Block's continued investment in AI technology beyond its traditional business lines.
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-10-24
Published there as: “Check Out the Many Uncanny, Human-ish Voices From Block’s New AI Model”
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