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IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed
Initially billed as an "AI butler," Iris watches what happens on a user's desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its co-founder says.
TL;DR
- IrisGo is developing a "proactive" AI desktop companion designed to learn and automate user workflows.
- The system learns by observing user actions and can perform tasks like ordering coffee or drafting emails.
- It includes a built-in skills library for common business tasks and a coding assistant.
- IrisGo aims to target knowledge workers and white-collar professionals to automate repetitive tasks.
- The application prioritizes on-device data processing for privacy, with encrypted cloud processing for complex tasks.
- The startup has received seed funding led by Andrew Ng's AI Fund and is backed by Nvidia and Google.
- IrisGo has launched beta versions for macOS and Windows and is pursuing preinstallation deals with laptop manufacturers like Acer.