Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend

Block, co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has developed an AI model named Dessa that interacts in a unique, somewhat awkward manner. Examples on the Dessa website include discussions about Christopher Nolan's films, Dessa's teary gratitude for a surprise trip to Paris, and a conversation with OpenAI’s GPT-Live-1 where Dessa appeared more natural. Clips of these interactions are available in a video.

Unlike other conversational AI, Dessa is designed to respond with awkwardness and unexpected tangents, making it distinct from models like OpenAI's GPT-Live-1.