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The quest to kill Gmail finds a new AI challenger
Scape's email app draws on its memory and transcripts to suggest replies. A Y Combinator partner believes it could finally pry people away from Gmail.
TL;DR
- Scape is a new desktop email app designed to automate tasks within emails using AI agents.
- The app can draft replies, suggest actions based on past interactions and calendar data, and process information from meeting transcripts.
- Scape's co-founder, Melvin Hagberg, believes AI agents have opened up new possibilities for email clients.
- The company has raised $3.2 million from investors including Y Combinator and General Catalyst.
- Scape plans to operate on a subscription model, with pricing yet to be disclosed.
- The app keeps users in control by not sending messages automatically and allows for instructions via an in-app chatbot.