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AI Engineer July 31, 2025

Why ChatGPT Keeps Interrupting You — Dr. Tom Shapland, LiveKit

Summary

The transcript discusses the complex challenges of turn-taking and interruptions in Voice AI systems, exploring how different cultures and individuals handle conversational dynamics. The speaker highlights the difficulty of creating a universal approach to managing conversational interactions, referencing studies on response times across cultures like Denmark and Japan. The key takeaway is that developing sophisticated Voice AI agents requires nuanced understanding of human communication patterns, with practical implications for industries like healthcare where interruptions can lead to significant user frustration and potential business loss.

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