Ampersand launches Boba, an AI agent trained in simulation with its Ampersand and Persimmon models
niloofar_mire · x · 2026-10-23
The Ampersand team announced Boba, an AI agent built on their in-house Ampersand model, trained in simulation using their Persimmon model to be a capable collaborator that respects user preferences and values.
Positioned as "social intelligence," Boba is reachable via text or web and integrates the team's prior research into a practical assistant for everyday tasks.
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