LiveKit has launched the Agents 1.0 release candidate, allowing users to easily integrate Python or Node.js programs as real-time participants in LiveKit rooms. The SDK offers comprehensive tools to streamline real-time media and data processing through AI pipelines, enabling functionalities like voice assistants and telehealth solutions. You can find detailed documentation on GitHub to help ...
At the NDC London 2025 conference, Blazor creator Steve Sanderson showcased the exciting future of .NET app development, focusing on smaller AI models and autonomous agents. He emphasized the potential of agentic AI, which allows systems to perform complex tasks autonomously, making it particularly advantageous for developers in complex environments. Sanderson also pointed out that ...
Steve Sanderson, the creator of Blazor, recently spoke at the NDC London 2025 conference, highlighting the future of .NET application development. His keynote introduced smaller AI models and autonomous agents as key elements for application developers. He emphasized the potential of “agentic AI,” which allows systems to handle multiple tasks independently, making it ideal for ...
Yum Brands, the owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Habit Burger, and Pizza Hut, is implementing voice-automated AI assistants at its drive-thru locations. Partnering with Nvidia, these AI agents are designed to understand human speech, process complex menus, and adapt to customer preferences. After successful tests at select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut sites, Yum plans ...
Amazon has launched a new voice assistant called Alexa+, designed to enhance user experience with improved AI features. This upgraded version can proactively inform users about new book releases from their favorite authors or local events and even handle tasks like making reservations. Alexa+ utilizes advanced model mixing, choosing the best AI model for specific ...
Amazon has introduced Alexa+, a revamped version of its voice assistant that combines advanced AI capabilities with agent interoperability. Alexa+ can proactively inform users about new books or concerts and even handle reservations, making it a smarter home assistant. Built on Amazon’s Nova models and using technology from Anthropic, Alexa+ is designed to learn and ...
Cognigy has been awarded the Top Supplier Retail 2025 Award by the EHI Retail Institute, recognizing its leadership in AI-driven customer service solutions. The company shares this honor with the Schwarz Group, which utilizes Cognigy’s technology for the Lidl Instore Voice Assistant (LIVA). This AI assistant enhances store operations by allowing employees to access critical ...
