can i use interruptions and truncating with Google Live API when it outputs text in combination with a TTS?

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I want the user to be able to interrupt during realtime audio playback in a livekit room. Then the context should be truncated

I'm glad you asked about LiveKit's support for user interruptions and context truncation during real-time audio playback in a room. This feature is designed to give users a smooth and natural experience by allowing them to interrupt ongoing audio, and the system will adjust the conversation context to match what was actually played before the interruption. Here’s a simple overview of how it works: • Interruptions: Users can interrupt the audio either automatically, thanks to voice activity detection, or manually by using the

agent.interrupt()

method. This immediately stops the audio playback. • Context Truncation: The

truncate()

method then updates the conversation state to reflect where the audio was interrupted. This keeps the transcript and context perfectly in sync with what the user heard. When implementing this, you can customize the interruption behavior with parameters like

allow_interruptions

and

interrupt_speech_duration

. Just a heads up, platform-specific support can vary, so it’s a good idea to check that your setup matches the capabilities of your TTS engine or API. If you'd like, feel free to share your specific requirements or the platform you're working with, and I’d be happy to guide you through the setup step-by-step. Sources: VoicePipelineAgent | LiveKit Docs | VoicePipelineAgent | LiveKit Docs | livekit-plugins/livekit-plugins-ultravox/livekit/plugins/ultravox/realtime/... | agents/src/voice/agent_activity.ts | Turn detection and interruptions | LiveKit Docs