Leveraging Elixir and Membrane for Next-Gen Conversational AI

The presentation by Łukasz Kita and Nick Dichev at ElixirConf US 2024 introduces a cutting-edge AI chatbot dubbed a 'digital human'. This chatbot enhances user interaction through both visual and auditory live streams. Central to this innovation is a backend live streaming server developed with Elixir, employing the Membrane framework for efficient and scalable handling of audio and video processing. The session will provide an in-depth tutorial on the Membrane framework, covering the essential components of audio/video processing pipelines and exploring both basic and advanced elements that contribute to the functionalities of their digital human. Attendees will gain insights into implementation challenges and learn how to navigate the complexities of real-time audio/video processing in AI-driven systems.