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Dec 2023
37m 48s

Episode 174 - Live and In Person at Voic...

Mark and Allen
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Join Allen Firstenberg and guest host Noble Ackerson, at the Voice and AI 2023 conference. They discuss the growth of AI and how LLM (large language models) are affecting the tech world and delve deep into topics like LangChain, generative AI, and how to optimize AI operations to tackle network latency. There are also plenty of audience questions, exploring the current challenges in AI and potential solutions.


00:03 Introduction and Background of Two Voice Devs

00:31 The Evolution of Voice Technology and AI

01:50 Interactive Q&A Session Begins

01:58 Discussion on Open Source Software and Generative AI

02:59 Deep Dive into LangChain

05:43 Audience Participation and Questions

06:00 Challenges with LangChain and Overhead

08:14 Exploring the Intersection of Voice Technology and Generative AI

12:51 Addressing Network Latency in Voice Technology

19:49 The Future of AI and Voice Technology

26:53 Addressing the Challenges of Network Latency

37:13 Closing Remarks and Future Engagements

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