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The Curve

The Curve

Why Oura pulled its $15BN IPO + is AI making us dumber?

Oct 6, 2026 · 58m

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First up, Oura was about to go public. It was looking to raise $2.2 billion at a valuation of more than $15 billion, then pulled out at the last minute. We break down what an IPO actually is and why companies wait for a sunny market before they list. Plus, why Oura's subscription model could make it one to watch when it finally does go public. Then, Meta's new AI agent Muse can book, buy, and email on your behalf. We reveal how the Curve community is using AI, from budgeting to building apps. But with new MIT research finding ChatGPT users' brains were 55% less active, what are we losing when we outsource our thinking? We get into why your brain needs friction and how to use AI without…