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Business, Spoken
Airchat Is Silicon Valley’s Latest Obsession
Apr 17, 2024
A new audio-first social network called AirChat is gaining popularity but faces challenges with moderation policies. The app features instant voice notes and AI transcription capabilities, attracting a diverse user base. The founder struggles with managing overwhelming demand and content moderation, drawing comparisons to Clubhouse. Concerns about data privacy and unauthorized data scraping also arise.
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- AirChat combines Twitter's feed with an audio-first format like Clubhouse, allowing users to post transcribed audio notes.
- The app plans to enhance its functions using user voice data, addressing concerns over content moderation and data misuse.
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The Launch and Challenges of AirChat
AirChat, a new audio social network, faced a surge in demand that led to temporarily halting new signups due to overwhelming interest. The app combines features of Twitter's feed with an audio-first format akin to Clubhouse. Users can post audio notes that are transcribed instantly, with confounding elements like immediate posting and limited response options. The app received funding from various sources and aims to enhance its audio and transcription functions using user data.
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