Privacy-focused AI assistant Ollie announces shutdown
What happened
On 31 October 2026, privacy-focused AI assistant Ollie announced it is shutting down. CEO Bill Lennon said on X that Ollie will cease operations on 6 November. The company had only completed a $7.5 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures in September. The subscription product connects to email and calendars and supports bookings, meal preparation and bill payments. Lennon said that with competitors such as Muse and Instinct entering the market, the company struggled to stand out and raise the funding it needed. Users will receive guidance on exporting their data and getting refunds.
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- TechCrunch · AIOllie, a privacy-focused AI assistant, is shutting down
As an increasing number of AI assistants flood the market, the founder of Ollie, an assistant that respected its users' privacy, says it will be shutting down in a week.
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