Floris Fok

Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus Group, and Floris Fok, AI Engineer at the same group, dive into the evolving landscape of AI agents. They discuss the transition from basic models to interactive systems, exploring integration challenges akin to building a Mars Rover. The duo shares insights on generative AI risks and security innovations, the unique roles of AI engineers, and the critical balance between advanced capabilities and user-friendliness. With lessons from over 20 projects, their conversation is packed with practical takeaways for anyone in AI.

Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus Group, shares his extensive knowledge of voice AI applications, while Floris Fok, an AI Engineer at the same company, delves into the technical hurdles faced with OpenAI’s real-time voice API. They discuss real-time voice interactions in environments like Brazil's food delivery system and explore innovative applications in healthcare, enhancing triaging accuracy. The duo highlights challenges such as language processing and turn detection, emphasizing ongoing improvements and the future of voice technology.