Agora CEO Zhao Bin Proposes Five-Level Conversation Framework at iRTE2026

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At iRTE2026 in Beijing, Agora founder and CEO Zhao Bin proposed a five-level framework for conversational AI, describing a path from basic question-and-answer exchanges to communication based on individual understanding, social relationships, and long-term context. He said real-time interaction infrastructure must support AI’s perception, understanding, expression, and actions. The article also covers two conference roundtables on personal agents and practical uses of conversational AI.

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