v1.8.8: Backward compatible token logic update for vLLM

AI Impact Summary

This release, v1.8.8, introduces updated token logic primarily driven by @patrickvonplaten, addressing potential issues in the asrstr component. The inclusion of work arounds for vLLM control tokens highlights a dependency on the vLLM framework and the need to ensure compatibility across versions. This change likely impacts the accuracy and efficiency of tokenization within the system, potentially affecting downstream applications relying on this functionality.