Yes, Gemini Live can be configured to send the first message in a conversation. Here are two approaches you can use: 1. Using

generate_reply()

Method: This method allows the agent to initiate a conversation by sending an initial message. For example, you can include this in the

on_enter

method of your agent:

class GeminiAgent(Agent):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__(
            instructions="You are gemini, a helpful assistant",
            llm=google.beta.realtime.RealtimeModel(),
        )

    async def on_enter(self):
        self.session.generate_reply(
            instructions="introduce yourself very briefly and ask about the user's day"
        )

2. Using `session.say()`: This method can be used to have the agent speak a predefined message at the start of the session. Note that this requires a TTS plugin to be configured. If you are using realtime models, the

generate_reply()

method is recommended for text-based initializations, while

session.say()

is more suitable for audio-based initializations. Let me know if you need further assistance with implementing these approaches!