Relay AI automation startup closes, staff transitions to Google Chrome team

Aug 17, 2026

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Relay, an AI workflow automation tool launched in 2021, is shutting down its services, with access for paying customers ending on September 14. Founder Jacob Bank and other staff members will join Google’s Chrome team, where Bank will serve as VP of Product, focusing on AI integration in Chrome.

Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation tool, is shutting down, with paid customer access ending on September 14 and free access having already ceased on August 15. The closure was first announced in July 2023.
Jacob Bank, the founder and CEO of Relay, will rejoin Google as VP of Product for Chrome, where he will lead product and developer relations teams.
Bank has a history with Google, having worked there for over six years in various roles, including product lead for Gmail and Google Calendar, after his previous startup, Timeful, was acquired by Google.
Relay aimed to enhance productivity through workflow automation, similar to Timeful, by streamlining tasks like document drafting and project management.
The integration of AI into Google’s products, including Chrome, has been a focus for the company, with recent reports indicating positive user responses to these enhancements, including the Gemini AI system reaching over 1 billion users.

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Relay AI automation startup closes, staff transitions to Google Chrome team

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