Enable subtle backchanneling cuesβlike βyeah,β βuh-huh,β or light affirmationsβto make your AI sound more present and engaged during human speech.
When turned on, the AI interjects natural-sounding acknowledgments at key moments, simulating real-time attentiveness. This enhances trust and conversational warmth, especially in empathetic or rapport-driven scenarios.
When off, the AI remains silent while listeningβideal for efficiency-first or formal contexts.