re:collect AI team is joining SmartNews!

We're excited to announce that the re:collect AI team is joining SmartNews! Over the past few years, we’ve focused on better connecting the information people consume to help augment their thinking in ways that respect how their minds work. We believe that new technological capabilities, especially AI, will continue to profoundly change how we consume, create, and share information. The news is a vital source of that information, and one of the first places we think can benefit from what we’ve learned building re:collect. The team at SmartNews has been thinking deeply about how to use algorithms to responsibly discover and deliver high-quality information in ways that support high-quality journalism and respect publishers. We couldn’t be more excited about this important milestone and the next phase of our journey.

What This Means

Our standalone re:collect AI product was shut down earlier this month as we transition to SmartNews.

The entire re:collect AI team will be joining SmartNews to continue our work on applying AI to information-rich environments.

Looking Ahead

While we're sad to say goodbye to re:collect AI as a standalone product, we're thrilled about the new opportunities this move brings. We believe that by combining our AI capabilities with SmartNews' platform and reach, we can make an even bigger impact on how people discover, consume, and understand information.

We want to thank all of our customers and supporters who have been with us on this journey. Your feedback and enthusiasm have been invaluable, and we look forward to bringing the insights we've gained to our work at SmartNews.

Stay tuned for exciting developments as we embark on this new chapter and learn more about the journey here

The re:collect AI Team