News Summary

Dennis Crowley, the founder of Foursquare, has introduced his latest venture, BeeBot, an AI-driven app designed to deliver audio updates based on the user’s location and interests. The app, described as a ‘DJ’ for neighborhood updates, works with various headphones and smart glasses, providing users with snippets of audio about nearby events, landmarks, and updates from friends. BeeBot leverages a mix of large language models and synthetic voices to create a personalized experience, reminiscent of the original Foursquare’s serendipitous social interactions. BeeBot is the debut project from Crowley’s new company, Hopscotch Labs, and is currently available in the App Store.