Big Ideas 2026: Voice Agents and High-Stakes Trust
The a16z Show24 Joulu 2025

Big Ideas 2026: Voice Agents and High-Stakes Trust

Voice is becoming one of the fastest paths for AI to do real work, especially in regulated environments where accuracy and compliance matter. In this episode, we look at voice agents replacing and augmenting phone-based workflows, what trust and measurement look like when AI runs sensitive interactions, and how healthcare and consumer products shift toward continuous monitoring and deeper connection. The throughline is simple: as AI enters higher-stakes moments, the winners will be the systems people can trust and actually rely on.

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