**[Status AI Completes $17 Million in Seed and Series A Funding]** According to monitoring by Beating and a report from TechCrunch, the gamified social media app Status AI announced on Tuesday that it has completed a total of $17 million in seed and Series A funding. Investors include General Catalyst, Y Combinator, LightShed Partners, and Abstract, among others. The company's founder, Fai Nur, stated that users can play any role in any universe within the app. The app officially ended beta testing and launched publicly last year. The world of Status is user-generated, with scenes, stories, and characters created through player interactions. "You first choose a character as your initial follower, and then gradually gain more followers as the storyline progresses." The app also offers both multiplayer and single-player modes, allowing users to interact with friends. She further mentioned, "We are in discussions with film studios and streamers, who believe Status can help build fan communities ahead of offline events like movies or concerts." [Original Link]