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NVIDIA Releases NemotronLabs VoiceChat 11B: An Open Full-Duplex Speech-to-Speech Model with ~450 ms Turn-Taking and Live Tool Calling
NVIDIA's 11B speech-to-speech model hits 448ms turn-taking—approaching human conversation speed in open weights.
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Why it matters
A capable open-weight speech model with near-real-time latency and tool integration raises the bar for voice AI capabilities accessible outside closed ecosystems. Practitioners can now evaluate full-duplex voice for production without vendor lock-in.
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5 to knowNemotronLabs VoiceChat 11B: open full-duplex speech-to-speech model
448 ms turn-taking latency (near-human conversation threshold)
11B parameters (efficient size for deployment)
Live tool calling capability
Open weights release
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