Startup building model to predict human behaviorA CURIOUS MODEL: The Stanford-originating startup seeks to build a model to predict human behavior in situations such as earnings callsBloombergArtificial intelligence startup Simile has raised US$100 million in funding to build a limited learning model designed to attempt to predict human behavior, including by helping companies anticipate questions likely to be asked on earnings calls. The financing, announced on Thursday last week, was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures and Hanabi Capital. PhOTO: ReutersThe startup said it aims to use its technology to anticipate decisions a person might make in any given situation. “Simile is a real combination of amazing frontier researchers but also amazing product and engineering talent,” Park said. The startup is led by founding members Park, Michael Bernstein, Percy Liang and Lainie Yallen, all of whom have ties to Stanford.

Source: Taipei Times February 14, 2026 17:22 UTC