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Can you teach a computer to smell? Osmo is trying

Teaching computers to smell. Osmo's AI breakthrough could revolutionize everything from perfumes to disease detection.

Reporting by Amazon Science 1 min brief
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Digital olfaction represents a massive untapped market opportunity, with applications spanning healthcare diagnostics, fragrance development, and consumer products. Amazon's backing signals serious commercial potential.

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  1. Amazon Alexa Fund investment

  2. Applications in perfume industry

  3. Disease detection capabilities

  4. Digital olfaction technology

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Publisher excerpt: The company’s work, supported by the Amazon Alexa Fund, has relevant applications for areas from perfumes to disease detection.
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