Why Ensemble is backing Loti AI’s mission to become the safety infrastructure for generative AI

Loti AI, backed by Ensemble VC, safeguards online identities with AI-powered facial and voice recognition to combat deepfakes and protect likeness rights.

Why Ensemble is backing Loti AI’s mission to become the safety infrastructure for generative AI
Publish date
September 7, 2024
category
Firm announcements
author
Collin West
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