Q2 2024
August 26, 2024
These VC-backed startups are helping AI understand us better
As companies make inroads in human-like AI development, VC funding for the enterprise SaaS industry bounced back in Q2. Startups added $21.9 billion across 713 deals, representing the highest quarterly deal value in the sector in over a year—even when excluding xAI’s massive Series B, according to our latest Emerging Tech research report.
At the intersection of psychology, computer science, and AI technology lies Emotion AI. This innovation opportunity involves implementing AI that can detect and respond to emotion to create more human-like experiences. Startups such as Realeyes and VoiceSense are analyzing human features like facial expressions and speech patterns to make AI even smarter.