Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago

AI summary

Eugenia Kuyda's newest startup Wabi leverages an idea from over a decade ago to offer a free, downloadable personal AI assistant.

Key points

•Wabi is positioned to capitalize on an idea Eugenia Kuyda pitched at Disrupt more than 12 years ago.
•The personal AI assistant is available for anyone to download for free today.
•Wabi is Kuyda's latest startup, realizing a long-held concept.

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