Building the Nervous System for AI with Russ d'Sa from LiveKit

High Agency: The Podcast for AI Builders

In this episode, LiveKit CEO Russ d'Sa explores the critical role of real-time communication infrastructure in the AI revolution. From building voice demos to powering OpenAI's ChatGPT, he shares insights on technical challenges around building multimodal AI on the web and what new possibilities are opening up.

00:00 - Introduction and Background
01:34 - The Evolution of AI and Lessons for Founders
05:20 - Timelines and Technological Progress
10:32 - Overview of LiveKit and Its Impact on AI Development
13:39 - Why LiveKit Matters for AI Developers
19:08 - Partnership with OpenAI
21:25 - Challenges in Streaming and Real-Time Data Transmission
30:07 - Building a global network for AI communication
37:21 - Real-world applications of LiveKit in AI systems
40:55 - Future of AI and the Concept of Abundance
43:38 - The Irony of Wealth in an Age of AI

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