AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google's Chrome team | TechCrunch · AuraTracer

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On August 17, 2026, the artificial intelligence automation startup Relay announced the termination of its operations. Some of its employees were subsequently assigned to Google’s Chrome team. TechCrunch reported on this event and the subsequent placement of the employees.

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AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google's Chrome team | TechCrunch

AI 自动化初创公司 Relay 于 2026 年 8 月 15 日关闭免费服务，并于 9 月 14 日停止向付费用户开放访问。Relay 创始人兼 CEO Jacob Bank 宣布将重返 Google，担任 Chrome 团队产品副总裁，负责领导产品与开发者关系团队。此前 Relay 于 2021 年推出，旨在成为 Zapier 的替代品，提供通过工作流自动化提升生产力的功能。Bank 曾在 2015 年至 2026 年间任职 Google，曾担任 Gmail、Google Calendar 等产品负责人。Relay 关闭后，部分员工包括 Bank 将加入 Chrome 团队，该团队此前已集成 Gemini 作为可选浏览器助手。