Daily Market Updates: Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears

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Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears

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Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s education.

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