Update app.py

app.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Features:
 """
 
 import asyncio
+import uvloop
 import os
 import time
 from collections import deque
@@ -404,7 +405,7 @@ def handle_connect():
     app_state["last_status"] = "Initiating connection..."
 
     # Start async connection
-    asyncio.create_task(handle_connect_async())
+    uvloop.run(handle_connect_async())
     return "🔄 Initiating connection to GenAI Live API..."
 
 async def handle_disconnect_async():