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• WebSockets establish a persistent connection, allowing continuous data exchange without repeated handshakes.

The Gemini Live API leverages web sockets, maintaining sessions that handle conversation history internally, simplifying client-side management while enabling fluid interactions.

Managing Interruptions and Voice Activity

An important feature is Voice Activity Detection (VAD), an inbuilt component of Gemini API. It detects when a user interrupts, stopping the model's speech generation immediately. This adds significant control for users, permitting dynamic, conversational exchanges.

Session Handling and Security

The API manages session history, stored temporarily during an active session, and automatically invalidates upon session termination. For security: