Doublespeed AI secures funding to generate artificial social media content

A startup called Doublespeed AI is generating artificial content and interactions on social media using "smartphone farms." The company uses AI to mimic natural user interactions on physical devices, creating millions of views with fake AI profiles, despite violating platform terms of service. Doublespeed AI has secured $1 million in funding from a16z, with Marc Andreessen, a Meta board member, being a co-founder of the venture capital firm.