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Life & fun · May 14, 2026

Tellme

The conversational layer for the real world

What it does

Tellme turns any physical object or place into a conversational AI experience. Point your phone at museum exhibits, artworks, or real-world objects and instantly ask questions, explore stories, and receive personalised answers powered by computer vision and generative AI. Already live across museums in the UK with thousands of visitor interactions.

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