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OpenAI's GPT-4 demo showcased exciting human-like conversational AI, but required a wired mobile phone for “consistent internet.” How will real-time conversational AI work in real-world internet conditions? One of the primary challenges is the “last mile” connection between a user’s mobile device and Internet Service Provider (ISP), which typically includes: ◘ Rapid fluctuations in available bandwidth ◘ Signal dropouts ◘ Higher congestion and packet-loss These conditions make it incredibly difficult to deliver reliable and consistent real-time communication (#RTC) between humans and AI. Learn more about the last mile challenges and how to overcome them to make reliable real-time conversational AI a reality: https://bit.ly/3RRp793 #OpenAI #GPT4 #RTE

Developing your own #WebRTC infrastructure can be a complex and resource-intensive task. Some of the primary challenges associated with a DIY approach include: ⦿ Network: Overcome routing complexities and ensure smooth video chat across diverse ISPs. ⦿ Codec Selection: Balance video quality, compression efficiency, and device compatibility. ⦿ Device & OS Support: Manage a wide range of devices and operating systems for seamless user experience. ⦿ Scalability & Cost: Scale your server infrastructure to handle growing user demands while controlling costs. Learn more about these challenges and compare the DIY approach to a managed RTC solution: https://bit.ly/3XMFDLe

Entertaining and captivating younger audiences with your content demands interactivity and a mobile-first approach. So how can media and entertainment brands incorporate these elements into their apps? Some examples include: ⦾ Multi-camera live streams & live sports UGC ⦾ Avatar overlays for live interactive events. ⦾ Synchronized betting and voting Check out the blog for more: https://bit.ly/45QJb12

When implementing real-time video, developers often encounter a lack of flexibility that prevents them from meeting specific user interface requirements. The Agora Web SDK makes it easy to embed live video functionality and customize video elements using JavaScript/TypeScript, allowing you to: ➤ Craft custom video elements tailored to your application's needs ➤ Customize video player controls for a seamless user experience ➤ Integrate interactive features to boost user engagement In this guide, we’ll dive into how to manipulate audio and video tracks created by the Agora Web SDK, customize video player controls, and integrate interactive elements to enhance user engagement. Check out the full guide here: https://bit.ly/3XJFLLz #WebSDK #Javascript #typescript

Three key elements define Real-Time Engagement (RTE)—shared context, interactivity at scale, and ubiquity. Amazon IVS is optimized for one-way streaming to larger audiences, providing only a subset of capabilities for full interactivity and shared context. In contrast, Agora’s network and SDKs are designed to enable shared context, delivering a natural and fluent experience under challenging network conditions. Check out the head-to-head comparison between Agora vs. Amazon IVS, including performance test results, fluency and latency in this blog: https://bit.ly/3XCRn34 #Agora #AmazonIVS #RealTimeEngagement

OpenAI's Spring Update Event showcased GPT-4o's impressive real-time conversational speech capabilities. However, during the demo Mark Chen called out “If you are wondering about this wire, it is so we have consistent internet.” This showcases one of the key hurdles to rolling out human-like conversational AI as seen in the demo. The real-world internet is anything but consistent. One of the biggest obstacles is the "last mile" connection between mobile devices and ISPs with fluctuations in bandwidth, signal dropouts, higher congestion and packet-loss. These factors make it incredibly difficult to deliver reliable and consistent real-time communication for both human-to-human and human-AI interactions. Overcoming this last mile challenge requires infrastructure capable of making the internet work in real-time, optimizing performance for reliable low-latency connections that enable natural conversation. While "consistent internet" may not be possible, leveraging a real-time network like Agora's can enable a consistent connection —without the wire. Read more in my blog on the topic here: https://lnkd.in/gW5qUT-p #ConversationalAI #RTC #ChatGPT #OpenAI

Combining the ease of online shopping with real-time interaction, live shopping is growing exponentially. The following checklist, challenges and their solutions can ensure the success of your event. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3VTYIJX

How much work does it take to build out your own DIY real-time communication infrastructure? The answer depends largely on scale. While WebRTC is relatively easy to set up, it becomes increasingly complex as it scales. Developers also face technical hurdles like mitigating buffering and latency while optimizing for video quality under a wide variety of scenarios. Any one of these hurdles requires complex logic and development. Any unresolved issues in these areas will severely impact user experience. Depending on your RTC needs, using a service with existing real-time infrastructure may save you (and your users) from a lot of frustration. Learn more about what it takes to build your own WebRTC infrastructure here: https://bit.ly/4cqa7qT #RTC #WebRTC #VideoCall #VideoSDK

Creator app CelebPrime by Fanory.ai elevated the livestreaming experience with AR effects, multi-call functionality, and real-time analytics, all powered by Agora. These features helped CelebPrime: ⦾ Boost engagement with dynamic real-time filters and AR effects ⦾ Enhance audience participation with live creator interaction ⦾ Boost monetization with features like virtual gifting and tiered subscriptions Dive deeper into CelebPrime's success and learn how other streaming apps can create this kind of interactive experience with seamless multi-user interaction: https://bit.ly/3VLstM0 #livestream #areffects #multicallfeatures #rte

At the 2024 NAB Show, Brad Altfest posed a challenge to the media and entertainment industry. Stop giving away your IP to 3rd-party social destinations and drive viewership back to owned properties. Brands can engage younger audiences through live, interactive, mobile-friendly experiences including multi-camera streams, UGC, live betting and other real-time features. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bDhvhD #ugc #interactivestreaming #entertianment #RTE