← Back to Model Beat
Industry·Aug 17·all news from August 17, 2026

AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google’s Chrome team

Relay, a startup focused on AI automation, has ceased operations as its staff transitions to Google to join the Chrome team. The move signals Google's intent to integrate advanced AI-driven productivity features directly into its web browser.

Covered by 1 source

Related stories

IndustryStripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouterAug 16 · 14 sourcesIndustryAnthropic Revenue Ahead of IPO Surges Over 14-Fold in Second QuarterAug 14 · 5 sourcesIndustrySpaceX Completes $60 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup CursorAug 14 · 2 sourcesIndustryMeta Has Quietly Become One of Microsoft’s Largest AI CustomersAug 20 · 4 sources