Probably raises $9M to build a more reliable kind of AI

Probably, a startup focused on improving AI reliability, has raised $9 million in seed funding from venture firm Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to prevent large language model hallucinations by using a weaker model rather than a frontier model.

According to the company, its approach can achieve 99.99% accuracy, significantly reducing the likelihood of incorrect outputs. The funding will be used to expand development efforts and bring the product to market.

The startup's name reflects the probabilistic nature of its technology, but emphasizes that its system is designed for reliability. The AI industry has been grappling with hallucination issues in large models, and Probably offers a contrarian solution by prioritizing accuracy over raw capability. The company has not disclosed a timeline for release.