Sesame conversational AI app from Oculus founders launches on iOS
The Story
AI startup Sesame, co-founded by Oculus founders and others from the VR company, released a public preview of its conversational AI agents via an iOS app on Thursday. The app features four distinct AI agents with unique voices, personalities, and memory, and aims to create more natural conversation flows.
Key Facts
- The iOS app was released on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in 39 countries.
- The app offers four AI agents: Maya, Miles, Simone, and Charlie.
- Features include search cards, notes, texting mode, deep dives, and an incognito mode for private conversations.
- Sesame previously had a Research Preview with Maya and Miles, accessed by over one million people within weeks, according to investor Sequoia.
- The company raised a $250 million Series B from Sequoia and others.
- Sesame plans to launch intelligent eyewear in 2027 and later enable agents to take actions for users.
- The app is free for now, with a possible waitlist; an Android preview is planned.
Conflicting Reports
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Still Unclear
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Misconceptions
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Key Figures
- Co-founders of Oculus (not individually named in the article)
- Sequoia (investor, not specific partner named)
Sources: TechCrunch
