
Sesame goes viral, LynxJS and the component-based approach, and Gemini Robotics and its Gemini 2.0-based models are truly impressive.
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Main Topic: Sesame’s AI Voice Tech Goes Viral: Meet the Open-Source Model Behind Maya
Sesame gained viral attention for its lifelike voice technology. Co-founded by Oculus’ Brendan Iribe, the company has open-sourced CSM-1B, the base model powering its realistic voice assistant, Maya. This 1-billion-parameter model, licensed under Apache 2.0, generates RVQ audio codes, similar to Google’s SoundStream and Meta’s Encodec.
The conversation experience with Maya is highly realistic and remarkably natural, making interactions feel smooth and engaging. Try it yourself and see the future of AI voice technology in action!
Tool of the month: Lynx - Lightweight and Efficient JavaScript Framework
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1. Watch a video showcasing the capabilities of the new Gemini Robotics models, powered by DeepMind AI. Their interactivity, dexterity, and precision are truly impressive!
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Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft’s Technical Fellow and lead architect of TypeScript, unveils a new TypeScript port designed to power the next generation of high-performance developer tools.
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