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

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**Published:** 2026-10-23T19:32:39.000Z
**Category:** Models
**Topics:** llm

## Summary

Jack Dorsey’s Block has developed an AI model that converses with users in a manner resembling an awkward new friend\.

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