Russ d'Sa

Join Jared S. Taylor for the latest episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, created in collaboration with HumanX. This week's guest is Russ d'Sa, Founder & CEO at LiveKit.

Key Highlights

• LiveKit’s Mission: Simplifying AI development with open-source and cloud-based infrastructure for real-time audio and video.
• The OpenAI Collaboration: How LiveKit powers advanced voice features in the ChatGPT app.
• Breakthrough AI Education: Russ shares insights on personalized, human-like AI tutors revolutionizing learning.
• Tesla API Hackathon Innovation: Building voice-controlled Tesla commands at the XAI hackathon.
• Future Vision: Russ discusses HumanX 2024 and the exciting crossroads of AI innovation.

Building the Backbone of AI Development

Russ d'Sa, co-founder and CEO of LiveKit, shares how the company began as an open-source project during the pandemic, addressing the lack of real-time audio and video solutions for developers. After their GitHub success, with companies like eBay and Spotify exploring LiveKit, they scaled to a full-fledged business. Today, LiveKit offers both open-source tools and commercial cloud-hosted services.

OpenAI and the Advanced Voice Revolution

A major milestone for LiveKit was powering OpenAI’s advanced voice mode in the ChatGPT app. Russ describes how LiveKit’s infrastructure streams user audio to AI models and converts responses into speech, enabling human-like conversations. This innovation showcases the potential for AI to become even more natural and intuitive, marking a significant shift in human-computer interaction.

AI in Education: A Personalized Revolution

Russ shares his vision of AI transforming education, allowing learners to interact with adaptive, empathetic AI tutors. He emphasizes how this shift will create a customized, judgment-free learning experience, giving everyone access to world-class education tailored to their pace and style.

Tesla Meets AI at XAI Hackathon

At the XAI hackathon, Russ combined Tesla's API and Grok, creating a voice-controlled assistant capable of honking horns, unlocking doors, and more. This innovative project hints at the seamless integration of AI with everyday technologies, bridging the gap between software and physical systems.

The Future of AI and HumanX 2024

As an attendee of the upcoming HumanX conference, Russ is eager to connect with leading AI innovators. He sees this event as a catalyst for cross-pollination of ideas, akin to the synergies seen in Elon Musk’s multi-company ecosystem. For Russ, conferences like HumanX are critical for charting the next frontier in AI.