How Skyfire’s $8.5M Launch Could Change the Future of Autonomous Transactions

But what really makes Skyfire stand out is its potential to reshape how we interact with AI.
How Skyfire’s Launch Could Change the Future of Autonomous Transactions
"AI agents can’t do anything if they can’t make payments; it’s just a glorified search," says Craig DeWitt, co-founder and chief product officer of Skyfire Systems Inc. This captures the essence of the problem Skyfire is aiming to solve. Despite the growing capabilities of AI, from booking flights to sourcing materials, one critical limitation has remained: AI models can't make purchases on their own. Until now. AI Agents aren’t going to change the world unless they can make payments @trySkyfire— amir (@AmirSarhangi) August 21, 2024 Today, Skyfire Systems Inc. launched with $8.5 million in initial funding to bridge this gap, enabling AI to move beyond mere assistance into full autonomy. The startup, co-founded by Amir Sarhangi and Craig DeWitt—both of whom previously
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Anshika Mathews
Anshika is the Senior Content Strategist for AIM Research. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society. She can be reached at anshika.mathews@aimresearch.co
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