A high-profile startup, initially successful in the generative AI field, faced severe financial issues following accusations of exaggerating its AI capabilities. Founded in 2016, the company raised over $450 million from significant investors but was later accused of relying on a large group of human engineers instead of offering true AI solutions. Reports suggested it had overstated its sales figures significantly and faced considerable debt problems. The collapse of the company highlighted inherent issues within the broader generative AI ecosystem, raising questions about transparency and veracity in AI tool claims.
The high flying startup was one of a number of companies looking to capitalize on the generative AI boom, particularly the use of the technology in software development.
With the generative AI gold rush gaining momentum in late 2022 and early 2023, the company had suitors scrambling to get involved. It raised over $450 million in funding.
In May, a viral tweet accused the company of hiring a 700-strong army of engineers in India to basically carry out the legwork that the so-called 'AI' was supposed to be doing.
The startup is believed to have "overstated sales by as much as four times" and was facing serious debt problems.
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