UnlikelyAI, the London-based startup founded by Alexa co-creator William Tunstall-Pedoe, has undergone a wave of senior staff departures amid mounting losses in recent months.
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UnlikelyAI loses senior staff amid widening losses, strategic shakeup
Implied valuation of startup founded by Alexa co-creator fell significantly, company filings suggest
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