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Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet

TechCrunch·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet

Sigil Wen, backed by Silicon Valley investors, launched Underdog, an on-device AI assistant that is free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks. The assistant competes with Instinct and Muse, processing data locally to ensure privacy. Wen's venture targets users seeking AI without cloud dependency, marking a shift toward private, on-device artificial intelligence solutions.

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