At 19, founder raises $11M for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI

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What happened

Ghost's first product is Core, a personal computer designed specifically for AI agents that can take actions on a person's behalf.

Key facts

  • Ghost's first product is Core, a personal computer designed specifically for AI agents that can take actions on a person's behalf.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:07:07 UTC.

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