DoorDash Withdrew Patent for 16-Factor Agitation Index
Lindsay Owens reveals that DoorDash withdrew a patent for a 16-factor agitation index that utilized data points such as low phone battery and scrolling behavior to personalize app experiences.
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“But the patent was for a 16-factor agitation index. that DoorDash was building to determine.”
Lindsay Owen
“I should say that DoorDash, after we exposed this patent, did withdraw the patent.”
Lindsay Owen
Heard on Odd Lots — “AI Agents Are Already Changing the Price of Goods”, published Monday, October 26, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.