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Block Unveils Dessa Voice AI Trained On Human Speech, Runs Locally On MacBook Pro
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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Block has launched Dessa, a voice AI model trained solely on human speech that runs locally on MacBook Pro without any cloud processing. Dessa can handle natural conversation features such as interruptions, laughter, and tone changes, delivering an unusually human-like interaction.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it between 24 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.
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You can now deploy advanced voice AI models without needing cloud servers, opening new routes to products focused on privacy and offline use. This changes the options for voice interfaces, especially on Apple hardware where local execution was rare.
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2 sources · first reported 24 Oct 2026 · latest 25 Oct 2026
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