One of the core promises of AI is that the more it knows about a person, the better it will be able to assist them with tasks and make appropriate suggestions, which, if you'll believe the tech companies, requires apps and devices to listen, watch, or record users' activity all the time and gather all possible context.
Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background
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Peter Mo, former Plaud exec, raises $26M for AI app Ambi that listens continuously to provide real-time insights.
- Ambi aims to offer real-time intelligence by listening to users continuously.
- The app captures context across devices and provides proactive suggestions during meetings.
- Funding led by Luminous Ventures and Huaqin, with apps for iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watch.
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