Personal AI App Instinct Faces Compute Crunch That Could Lead to New Funding

The Information | 11-09-2026 12:02am |

Instinct, a personal AI assistant startup that has gained popularity among Silicon Valley insiders, is seeking additional computing power to address capacity issues. The company has notified users that it is sometimes running at full capacity, resulting in slower responses for tasks such as negotiating bills and answering emails. Founder and CEO Noah Shinn has told prospective investors that the company is looking to raise $1 billion in new funding after recently raising $250 million. The startup faces new competition from Meta Platforms.

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