In an episode of the High Agency podcast, Raza Habib, CEO of Humanloop, interviews Russ d'Sa, co-founder of LiveKit, about the development of real-time communication infrastructure for AI applications. They explore LiveKit's role in enabling high-quality, low-latency audio and video streaming, which is crucial for creating lifelike AI interactions, as demonstrated by its application in OpenAI's ChatGPT voice mode. The discussion covers the technical challenges of scaling AI communication, the importance of adaptive streaming protocols, and the future potential of multimodal AI, including its societal implications. Russ shares insights into the evolution of AI technology, the significance of timing in innovation, and the impact of AI on various domains, emphasizing the transformative potential of AI in enhancing human creativity and productivity. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of AI, such as the concept of an age of abundance and the shifting dynamics of wealth and status in a future shaped by intelligent machines.