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Former Google and Apple Researchers Launch AI Startup
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- →Trajectory addresses the challenge of static AI models by enabling continuous learning.
- →This approach could democratize AI usage by reducing the need for specialized in-house teams.
- →The startup's platform could lead to more adaptable and efficient AI solutions across industries.
A group of former AI researchers from Google, Apple, and other major tech companies have launched a startup called Trajectory. The company aims to develop a platform that enables AI models to learn continuously from real-world user interactions. Trajectory has secured a $15 million seed round, with notable investors including Jeff Dean and Fei-Fei Li. The startup's approach could transform how companies use AI by reducing the need for in-house engineers and making AI more adaptable to specific business needs.
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