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Wearable AI Startup Humane Explores Potential Sale - Slashdot
May 22, 2024 · slashdot.orgHumane was established in 2018 by Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, both former Apple veterans. The company's aim was to develop a new AI-powered device that could potentially compete with the iPhone. As of last year, investors valued the company at $850 million.
Key takeaways
- AI startup Humane is reportedly seeking a buyer for its business, according to Bloomberg News.
- The company is working with a financial adviser and is seeking a price of between $750 million and $1 billion in a sale.
- Humane was founded in 2018 by two Apple veterans, Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, with the aim of creating an AI-powered device that could rival the iPhone.
- Last year, Humane was valued by investors at $850 million.