A team led by former Twitter engineers is revolutionizing the use of AI in processing news and information. Particle.news, a new startup that recently entered private beta, offers a personalized, “multi-perspective” news reading experience using AI to summarize news while ensuring fair compensation for authors and publishers.
Although Particle has not disclosed its business model yet, concerns are rising about the impact of AI on the news industry. AI-summarized news could potentially reduce traffic to publishers’ websites, affecting their advertising revenue.
Founded by former Twitter Senior Director of Product Management, Sara Beykpour, and former senior engineer at Twitter and Tesla, Marcel Molina, Particle aims to simplify news consumption using AI. By providing quick, summarized news stories sourced from multiple outlets, readers can choose to delve deeper into the story or stay informed with just the summary.
Backed by Kindred Ventures and Adverb Ventures, as well as angel investors like Ev Williams and Scott Belsky, Particle is gaining attention for its innovative approach to news curation. The platform features news summaries from various publishers, including big names like The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, and others, spanning different political perspectives.
With plans to launch a mobile app in the future, Particle is currently offering a demo on its website for users to explore its technology. The platform aims to provide an objective and comprehensive news experience, though details on source vetting are yet to be revealed.
With a founding team experienced in real-time news ecosystems, Particle stands out in the AI-powered news app space. However, the impact on publishers and fair compensation remains a critical issue to address as the platform evolves.
Adverb Ventures’ Managing Director, April Underwood, expressed excitement about backing Particle, highlighting the founders’ skills and the platform’s potential to revolutionize news consumption. As Particle continues to grow and innovate, its impact on the news industry will become clearer.
For more information and to sign up for the beta, visit Particle’s website.
