University of Auckland spinout Soul Machines has announced an investment from Daimler Financial Services, the investment arm of the German automobile manufacturer. Soul Machines makes AI-powered lifelike digital avatars that can interact with human customers. Daimler has been using the technology to create virtual assistants that can show customers around a virtual showroom – very cool technology, and a great partnership for Soul Machines! Read more here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12144582 – the NBR also has an article with some more financial details (paywalled): https://www.nbr.co.nz/story/soul-machines-receives-investment-daimler-financial