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Conway Research Launches Underdog, a Private On-Device AI Assistant
Conway Research launched Underdog, a private, on-device AI assistant that keeps data local and plans to earn revenue from payments rather than ads.
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Conway Research launched Underdog, a private, on-device AI assistant that keeps data local and plans to earn revenue from payments rather than ads.
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