Instinct Expands AI Agent Capabilities to Group Chats, Including for Non-Users
Instinct, an AI agent startup valued at $10 billion following its latest funding round, has introduced a new feature allowing users to add the AI into group chats. This functionality is designed to streamline collaborative tasks such as travel planning and event coordination by reducing back-and-forth communication among friends. The update enables Instinct agents to operate in group settings even if some participants are not registered with the service. The company positions this move as a competitive advantage over rivals like Meta’s Muse, which currently lacks similar capabilities despite offering AI integration on other platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger. Founder Noah Shinn emphasized privacy safeguards for users, including permission prompts before sharing data or taking actions in group chats. These features are rolling out first to early access users but will be expanded soon.
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