Block Develops Dessa AI Model to Master Nuances of Human Speech Timing

By Jay Peters · The Verge · 2026-10-23

The Verge reports that Jack Dorsey’s firm, Block, has created a speech-to-speech AI model trained entirely on human conversation rather than written text. While the system occasionally displays social quirks, such as misidentifying speakers or going on tangents, it is designed to

The Verge reports that Jack Dorsey’s firm, Block, has created a speech-to-speech AI model trained entirely on human conversation rather than written text. While the system occasionally displays social quirks, such as misidentifying speakers or going on tangents, it is designed to