Standard Intelligence (SI) has just dropped something extraordinary: Hertz-dev, an open-source base model for full-duplex conversational audio that completely rethinks how machines handle speech.
Hertz isn’t just another AI tool. It’s a voice-native model that processes audio like language models process text. Unlike traditional systems that convert speech to text, Hertz operates directly in the audio domain, enabling real-time voice-to-voice interactions.
Like GPT 4o, or Moshi, but it’s bigger than the Moshi model and smaller than 4o, and it’s not instruction tuned. This is a pure predictive foundation model.
Key Highlights:
1. Pure Audio Processing
Hertz breaks traditional boundaries by handling audio natively. This means it can generate, complete, and respond to speech clips without intermediate text translation.
2. Full-Duplex Capabilities
The model supports simultaneous audio input and output, mimicking natural human conversation. This isn’t just transcription – it’s genuine audio generation and interaction.
3. Creative Potential
Tools like Hallucinator demonstrate Hertz’s playful side. By autocompleting speech clips, it creates unexpected and often hilarious audio outputs that showcase the model’s creative potential.
4. Open-Source Innovation
By making Hertz-dev open-source, Standard Intelligence is inviting developers and researchers worldwide to explore, modify, and build upon this groundbreaking technology.
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– [AI Hallucinations and Human Oversight](https://adam.holter.com/ai-hallucinations-and-the-dublin-phantom-parade-why-human-oversight-matters/)
– [Google’s AI Code Generation](https://adam.holter.com/google-now-uses-ai-to-write-25-of-its-code/)
The future of conversational AI just got a lot more interesting. Hertz-dev isn’t just a model – it’s a glimpse into how machines might communicate more naturally with humans.
