This Y Combinator startup is using AI to simulate how people react to brands. See the pitch deck it used to raise $5.35 million.

This startup from Y Combinator is utilizing artificial intelligence to mimic consumer reactions to brands. Check out the presentation they utilized to obtain $5.35 million in funding. Artificial Societies has successfully raised $5.35 million, with a significant portion of $3.35 million being provided by Point72 Ventures. The company specializes in creating AI personas to test […]
Designing Healthcare Access with Empathy and Innovation

The WE application, recognized as a 2025 Honoree in the Core77 Design Awards, demonstrates a thoughtful examination of how design can act as an intermediary between susceptible users and intricate systems. Crafted by QIMU Design, led by designers Shuting Jiang and Tianyue Wu, the venture delves into the concept of developing tools that not only […]
Melania Trump Is the Perfect Person to Lead Kids to the AI-Slop Trough

Melania Trump has chosen her focus as the first lady: advancing AI. She revealed the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge on Tuesday, a program akin to the Presidential Fitness Challenge but centered on using AI tools to address community issues, targeting K-12 students. She emphasized that she will be at the forefront of the Trump administration’s […]
A Case Study in AI Overstatement: Builder.ai

In May, Builder.ai, once a prominent startup known for its AI-powered app builder, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S., marking a dramatic downfall that serves as a cautionary tale in the current AI craze. The bankruptcy filing came after a series of events where creditors took control of its accounts, suspicions arose regarding the use […]
Leaked Fallout Merch Appears To Use AI-Generated Slop

At the beginning of the week, there was a leak of purported new *Fallout*-themed products that are expected to hit Target stores across the United States soon. However, enthusiasts have raised concerns that one of the leaked items may feature computer-generated graphics rather than authentic designs. A video shared on September 2 by a user […]