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Cloneable Raises $4.6M for AI Knowledge Replication
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- →This funding highlights the growing need for AI solutions that can preserve and replicate specialized knowledge in industries facing workforce shortages.
Cloneable, a startup focused on replicating expert workflows in heavy industries using AI, has secured $4.6 million in seed funding. The funding aims to address the knowledge gap as experienced workers retire in sectors like energy and infrastructure.
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