Show HN: Hurston-1 open source TTS that speak Southern American and Afro-English
20 points by Gcarter08
Hurston-1 is an open-source text-to-speech model that excels in Southern American and Regional African English accents. Developed by Destined AI in Atlanta, it uses over 1 million audio recordings collected from more than 20,000 consenting individuals since 2021. The project aims to enhance accessibility and comfort in AI interactions.