Dessa: Conversation Model trained only on speech

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Summary

Dessa released a full-duplex speech model that it describes as the most authentic ever built.

Key facts

  • Dessa announced the model on 2026-10-23.
  • The model is full-duplex.

Why it matters

Builders of voice interfaces gain another full-duplex speech model option, though the coverage gives no details on availability, licensing or performance.

Technologies

  • Dessamodel

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  1. Hacker NewsCommunity · Primary
    Dessa: Conversation Model trained only on speech · By dsr12
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