Real-time AI is unlocking next-gen user experiences—from collaborative editors that suggest content live, to smart assistants that react as users type. This talk dives into how you can use Node.js and WebSockets to bring these experiences to life. I’ll share how we built responsive, AI-enhanced UIs that feel truly interactive, the backend architecture that supports it, and the challenges we faced around latency, concurrency, and model response time. If you're working with generative AI, streaming inference, or live user sessions, this session will give you the technical and UX patterns to make AI feel instantaneous and useful.