a16z on AI Voices: Call Centers, Coaches, and Companions with Olivia Moore & Anish Acharya | "The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis | Podwise
In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan Labenz interviews Olivia Moore and Anish Acharya from Andreessen Horowitz about the rapidly evolving world of AI voice interactions. They discuss recent advancements in voice AI technology, including multimodal models, reduced latency, improved interruptibility, and emotional intelligence in AI communication. The conversation covers real-world applications such as Happy Robot's use of voice AI in freight brokerage, vertical solutions for SMBs, enterprise applications for meetings and coaching, and the rise of AI companions. They also address philosophical questions about labor displacement, consumer protection, and innovation, while highlighting the need for new rules to prevent misuse of voice cloning technology.
