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QR Code Reader
Coverage of QR Code Reader in the Nexus archive.
- This startup wants to pay for your email and photos to train AI — and it's on an acquisition spree
Mode Inc, an AI training startup, has acquired Trimbox and QR Code Reader, expanding its user base to 100 million monthly users. The company pays consumers for everyday data like emails, photos, and receipts to supply consented datasets for AI labs, distinguishing itself from gig-focused competitors.