Revalvo
Product Hunt 1 month ago 23
Revalvo launched a local-first workbench for prompt engineering and LLM evaluation that runs prompts across models and scores responses with built-in evaluators.
AI Assistants
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Thursday, 27 August 2026
Consumer-focused AI assistant startup Instinct reportedly raising $250M
SiliconANGLE 1 month ago 45 ● 4 sources
Instinct, a consumer AI assistant startup, is reported to be raising $250 million led by Index Ventures and Benchmark and valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The round is set at a $250 million figure. It will likely fund additional computing infrastructure plans while addressing cybersecurity concerns tied to its terms allowing training on user data.
Expanding our support for scientists
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Claude is expanding its support for scientific research by launching Claude Science and expanding the AI for Science credits program. It is opening 10,000 free seats and offering premium seats with 5x usage limits for $15 per month under a Claude team plan for one year. Access will broaden over the next months to other scientific fields and more AI-for-Science credits will be available up to $50,000 per project.
The Tragedy and Ecstasy of AI Companions (with Bridget Todd)
404 Media 1 month ago 38
Bridget Todd discussed how people use LLM chatbots for emotional and intimate companionship while tech companies market them as supportive friends and consumers face ridicule for romantic or erotic roleplay. Her audiobook Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy launched in July, drawing on her own ChatGPT use during extreme stress after her parents’ deaths. The conversation reframes AI companionship as potentially unreliable and profit-driven, highlighting concerns that intimate connections may become owned and changed by companies.
Cocomelon's Studio Tells Its Artists to Start Experimenting With AI
404 Media 1 month ago 3
Moonbug Entertainment, the studio behind Cocomelon and related kids shows, told its animators to start experimenting with generative AI in show production under a new Generative AI policy and “Studio AI Bible.” The guidelines state that “Today, generative AI is not used in episodes” of its content. Going forward, AI may be used for tasks like ideation and refining human drafts, but core creative elements must remain human-authored with legal approvals, logged prompts, and human review before anything enters production.
Plaud unveils wearable earbuds with built-in agentic AI interface
SiliconANGLE 1 month ago 41 ● 3 sources
Plaud introduced the Plaud One Explorer Edition earbuds and charging case that connect users to AI agents for listening, note capture, and conversational tasks. The set is available for pre-order starting today for $249.99, including $200 in credits, with shipments beginning in Q4 2026. The earbuds and case can record nearby conversations via buttons or voice, upload them automatically, and integrate with apps or third-party agents so users can produce meeting and deliverable drafts through the Plaud Agent.
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation
TechCrunch 2 months ago 25 ● 4 sources
Instinct, the AI assistant startup led by Spear Street Technology, raised new funding after gaining early user attention for its life-organizing agent. The company said it raised $250 million in a Series B round, bringing total funding to $350 million and valuing it at $2.5 billion. Its private beta continues while the extra momentum may intensify scrutiny over the app’s permissions and privacy terms.