Convo AI World

In this episode of the Convo AI podcast, host Derek Zheng has an in-person conversation in Japan with Yongle Yang, Solution Architect at Dify, to explore how their LLM Ops platform is streamlining AI application development through an intuitive workflow canvas and multi-agent orchestration. Yang details Dify’s "do it for yourself" philosophy and challenges developers to build AI that can "replace" their own roles, freeing them to pursue more creative professional side hustles.

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In this episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, host Derek Zhang sits down for an in-person conversation in Singapore with Dr. James Ong, founder of the Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII). With a career spanning 40 years in the AI sector, Dr. Ong shares his vision of "AI for Humanity"—from advocating for UN SDG Goal 18 to building practical governance frameworks. The discussion explores AI in FinTech, agentic oversight, avoiding speculative bubbles, public AI literacy, sovereignty AI, and Singapore’s leadership in AI safety hubs and testing.

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In this episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, Hermes Frangoudis interviews Klemen Simonic, founder and CEO of Soniox, who discusses how his team is achieving native speaker accuracy across 60+ languages. Klemen explains how Soniox leverages unsupervised learning and a universal model architecture to handle seamless language switching and real-time, mid-sentence translation with minimal latency. By prioritizing robustness and low-latency performance over traditional cascading models, Soniox enables high-fidelity voice interfaces for healthcare, wearables, and voice agents, while also breaking down significant accessibility barriers for the hearing-impaired community

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In this episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, Hermes Frangoudis interviews Emilia Molimpakis, CEO and Co-founder of thymia, who discusses how biomarker-enriched voice intelligence is becoming critical safety infrastructure for communications platforms. Emilia explains how thymia goes beyond words to understand human state in real time—analyzing not just what people say, but how they say it. By combining objective vocal biomarkers with platform policy, thymia enables voice systems to recognize risk and respond appropriately as conversations unfold.

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In this conversation, Derek Zheng and Jia Shen discuss the evolving landscape of the virtual economy, focusing on AI-driven virtual characters and their applications in gaming and entertainment. They share insights from the Tokyo Game Show, the challenges of showcasing AI technology at events, and the unique approach of AKA Virtual in creating animated characters. The discussion also touches on the impact of large language models on virtual idols and the future of the virtual economy, particularly in Southeast Asia.

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In this episode of the ConvoAI World Podcast, host Hermes Frangoudis interviews Diana Zhu, Head of the US Office at RiseLink, regarding their development of ultra-low-power edge AI chips designed to make hardware more intelligent and accessible. Diana highlights the BK7259 chip, which utilizes a multi-core architecture and an on-board NPU to enable complex tasks like facial recognition and voice processing entirely on-device for enhanced privacy and speed. Through a strategic partnership with Agora, RiseLink delivers ultra-low latency and barge-in capabilities, allowing for natural, real-time dialogue in applications ranging from smart home security and e-bikes to interactive educational toys. Diana concludes by envisioning a multimodal future where everyday objects leverage local memory and AI to act as personalized, interactive assistants.

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In this episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, Rishi Ahluwalia interviews Punit Pandey, Co-founder and CIO of Astrosage, who discusses the intersection of astrology and AI. Punit shares his journey, including pivotal moments that led him to realize the potential of conversational AI in transforming astrology. He explains the technology behind the AI astrologer, the importance of emotional intelligence in training AI models, and the challenges of building trust with users. The conversation also touches on the future of astrology as a life guide, the ethical considerations in AI, and the roadmap for Astrosage AI. Punit emphasizes the need for innovation rooted in empathy and understanding human emotions, showcasing how ancient wisdom can harmonize with modern technology.

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In this special episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, Patrick Ferriter interviews Joe Zhaozhi Sun, CEO and co-founder of RoboPoet, at the Fuzozo store in Shanghai to discuss the origins and technology behind the Fuzozo AI companions. They explore the product's design philosophy, which draws on Joe's background in automotive and robot design to prioritize emotional connection and "healing" loneliness for Gen Z users. Joe details the unique "five elements" personalities of the robots and their "Multimodal Emotional Model" (MEM), which utilizes Agora's technology to achieve low-latency voice interactions and maintain long-term memory of user conversations. The discussion highlights impressive engagement metrics, with users averaging 50 minutes of daily interaction and reporting significant emotional improvement after talking to their devices. The episode concludes with RoboPoet's strategy for international expansion into Japan and Joe's vision for a new category of "personal robots" that function as ongoing emotional companions

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In this episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, Derek Zheng interviews Bruce Yang, Founder and CEO of Agnes AI, discussing the platform's meteoric rise to a $100 million valuation and its acquisition of 3 million users in Southeast Asia. They explore Agnes AI's positioning as a mobile-first, "sovereign AI" that blends productivity with social networking, distinguishing itself from competitors like Manus through a focus on local cultural nuances and social algorithms. Bruce shares insights on their technical architecture—including the proprietary Ava model and token-efficient code agents—and explains their strategy of prioritizing daily active users over immediate monetization by offering premium features for free. The conversation highlights the collaboration with Agora to power real-time group chat features and concludes with Bruce's vision for the future of AI-native social networks and voice-first interactions.

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In this episode of the Convo AI World Podcast, Rishi Ahluwalia interviews Supreet Singh, Senior Director of Engineering at Physics Wallah, discussing the transformative role of EdTech and conversational AI in education. Supreet shares his journey from a small city in India to leading engineering efforts in one of the largest EdTech companies. The conversation explores the evolution of conversational AI, its potential to personalize learning, and the challenges of multilingual education in India. Supreet emphasizes the importance of adaptability in AI, the need for transparency, and the future outlook of AI companions in education.

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