Equity Foundry is shutting down in slow motion
Feb 16, 2024
Rasa’s $30 million Series C funding is the hot topic, showcasing its pivot to finance-focused AI. Meanwhile, discussions on Hippo Harvest’s indoor robot farming funding highlight agricultural innovation. The venture capital landscape is shifting, evidenced by Foundry's unexpected decision to halt its fundraising. Y Combinator's new startup call raises eyebrows, especially regarding spatial computing. Finally, the integration of blockchain gaming and AI sparks both skepticism and excitement in tech circles.
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Human-like AI Interactions
- Rasa's conversational AI aims to create more human-like interactions for financial institutions.
- They help developers build chatbots that handle tasks like money transfers and troubleshooting.
Rasa's Series C
- Rasa, a conversational AI company, secured $30 million in Series C funding.
- Their AI chat tech helps financial services companies interact with customers.
AI and Crypto Gaming
- Combining AI and crypto gaming has potential but faces skepticism.
- Alex Wilhelm expresses reservations about the current implementation of blockchain in games.