DataFramed #278 Building Multi-Modal AI Applications with Russ d'Sa, CEO & Co-founder of LiveKit
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Jan 27, 2025 
Russ d'Sa, CEO and Co-founder of LiveKit, dives into the exciting world of multimodal AI applications. He shares insights on the evolution of voice technology, emphasizing the need for developers to adapt to new protocols for real-time interactions. The discussion also touches on AI's shift from cloud-centric to AI-centric computing and the significance of human-like AI voices in diverse applications. With a focus on the challenges and opportunities of video AI, Russ explores the potential of AI-generated environments and the impact of deepfake technology on authenticity.
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Voice AI Improvements
- Recent advancements in AI models have improved natural language processing and reduced latency.
- This has made voice AI more feasible and less frustrating for users.
Voice AI Trends
- Two key trends in voice AI are improved voice assistants and enhanced telephony systems.
- These advancements aim to provide a better user experience and streamline customer interactions.
Voice AI Architecture
- Building voice AI applications requires a different architecture than traditional web apps due to real-time media streaming.
- The internet, primarily designed for text transfer (HTTP), isn't optimized for real-time media, requiring protocols like WebRTC.