{"id":8175,"date":"2026-01-21T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automationnation.us\/en\/humans-a-human-centric-ai-startup-founded-by-anthropic-xai-google-alums-raised-480m-seed-round\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:00:56","slug":"humans-a-human-centric-ai-startup-founded-by-anthropic-xai-google-alums-raised-480m-seed-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automationnation.us\/en\/humans-a-human-centric-ai-startup-founded-by-anthropic-xai-google-alums-raised-480m-seed-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Humans&#038;, a \u2018human-centric\u2019 AI startup founded by Anthropic, xAI, Google alums, raised $480M seed round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>## Humans&#038; Secures $480M Seed for Human-Centric AI<\/p>\n<p>In a significant show of investor confidence, Humans&#038;, a new AI startup, has successfully closed an astonishing $480 million seed funding round. The company, which describes itself as &#8220;human-centric,&#8221; boasts a founding team comprised of former luminaries from leading AI powerhouses including Anthropic, xAI, and Google.<\/p>\n<p>This substantial early-stage investment underscores the growing appetite for AI innovation, particularly in ventures aiming to prioritize human interaction and values within artificial intelligence development. The pedigree of its founders suggests a deep well of expertise and a compelling vision that has resonated strongly with investors, positioning Humans&#038; as a formidable new player in the rapidly expanding AI landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>## Humans&#038; Secures $480M Seed for Human-Centric AI In a significant show of investor confidence, Humans&#038;, a new AI startup, has successfully closed an astonishing $480 million seed funding round. 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