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Relay Shuts Down; Staff Joins Google Chrome Team

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Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation tool launched in 2021, is shutting down, with its staff, including CEO Jacob Bank, joining Google’s Chrome team. The app will cease access for paying customers on September 14, 2023, while free customers lost access on August 15, 2023. Bank will take on the role of VP of Product for Google Chrome, focusing on AI integration.

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What Changed Since Last Update

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Relay has ceased operations and its key staff have transitioned to roles at Google.

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Confirmed Fact

Relay will shut down access for paying customers on September 14, 2023.

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Jacob Bank will rejoin Google as VP of Product for Chrome.

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Free customers lost access on August 15, 2023.

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

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