The deal ends a six-year long political saga thatΒ started in 2020 when PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
The move comes as Substack has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers.
The company notes that AI Mode doesnβt train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the modelβs responses.Β
The acquisition will give restaurants on Grubhub access to Claimβs customer acquisition and retention tools, while Grubhub diners can receive rewards.