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Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account
Publisher description: Instinct is launching group chats that let friends use its AI agent together for tasks like planning trips, organizing carpools, and coordinating events. The company says personal accounts remain separate, with permission required before personal agents share information or take action.
TechCrunch | Oct 5, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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Notably, the group chats with the AI agent will work even if a user’s friends haven’t joined Instinct, the company said. Instinct in group chatsStarting today, early access users can add Instinct to group chats. On X, Instinct founder Noah Shinn explained how Instinct handles users’ privacy and security in group chats.
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