[AI Social App Status AI Secures $17 Million in Seed and Series A Funding, Backed by General Catalyst and Others] Odaily Planet Daily News: AI social app Status AI announced the completion of $17 million in seed and Series A funding, with participation from General Catalyst, Y Combinator, LightShed Partners, and Abstract. The project primarily focuses on developing a gamified AI social media application that allows users to play any role in a virtual world, transforming social media into an interactive entertainment experience. (TechCrunch)