Personalized AI companion app Dot is shutting down

Dot, a personalized AI companion app, is shutting down. The app, which was designed to provide users with a customized digital assistant, is scheduled to cease operations on September 30, 2023. The announcement comes as the company behind Dot, a startup called Anthropic, is shifting its focus towards more enterprise-focused AI solutions. Dot was part of Anthropic's efforts to bring AI-powered companionship to the consumer market, but the company has decided to prioritize other areas of its business. Users of the Dot app will no longer be able to access their personalized AI companion after the shutdown date. Anthropic has stated that it will provide support to users during the transition period and has recommended that they download any data or content they wish to retain before the app's closure. The shutdown of Dot highlights the challenges faced by startups in the competitive and rapidly evolving AI landscape, as companies must continually adapt their strategies to remain viable.