Streamed responses for Chatbot

Streamed responses are here! No more waiting for complete responses to be returned. Chatbot will begin responding within milliseconds, allowing users to begin reading right away.

All of the text widgets have been updated to use the new streaming api.


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4 responses to “Streamed responses for Chatbot”

  1. That’s fantastic news! The immediate response will definitely enhance user experience by making interactions feel much more dynamic and engaging. Kudos to the team for implementing this update! Are there any particular use cases or scenarios where you expect this new streaming capability to have the most impact?

    1. All of the text widgets will benefit roughly equally. The user can begin reading right away is the key difference. The image widgets will not be affected by this change since they respond with images.

      There are cases where streaming is not desirable, however. The API uses SSE (server side events) to send the response in chunks, which introduces considerable processing overhead. In use cases where the response is not shown directly to the user, the streaming is not necessary. This situation could occur when chaining text input and output using LangChain, for example.

      Great question, Mike!

  2. This is a fantastic update! The ability to see responses almost immediately will definitely enhance the user experience by making interactions feel more dynamic and responsive. Kudos to the team for implementing the streaming API across all text widgets!

  3. This is an exciting development for users who rely on chatbots for quick and efficient interactions. The implementation of a streaming API to deliver responses almost instantaneously can significantly enhance user experience by reducing wait times and allowing users to engage in more dynamic conversations.
    From a legal standpoint, it’s important to ensure that the use of streaming APIs complies with data privacy and protection laws, such as GDPR in Europe or CCPA in California. This includes ensuring that any personal data collected during these interactions is handled securely and that users are informed about how their data will be used and stored. Additionally, it’s crucial to have clear terms of service and privacy policies that users can easily access and understand.
    If this new feature involves collecting or processing personal data, it might also be necessary to conduct a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) to identify and mitigate any potential risks to user privacy. Keeping these legal considerations in mind will help maintain user trust and comply with regulatory requirements.

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