Instinct AI agent launches group chat feature
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On October 6, 2026, TechCrunch reported that AI agent company Instinct (valued at $10 billion after its latest funding round) launched a group chat feature. Users can add Instinct to friend group chats for scenarios like trip planning, ticket grabbing, and carpooling, and friends don't need an Instinct account to use it. The feature is initially open to early access users, and the company will expand it to all users "soon." On privacy, Instinct in group chats is isolated from users' personal accounts, and personal agents must obtain user permission before sharing information or taking actions. The feature is in an early opening phase; a full launch date has not been announced.
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- TechCrunch · AIInstinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account
AI agent company Instinct (valued at $10 billion after its latest funding round) launched a group chat feature that lets users add Instinct to group chats with friends for trip planning, ticket sniping, carpooling, and more, with friends able to use it without registering an Instinct account. The feature is rolling out to early access users first and will expand to all users 'soon'. On privacy, group chat Instinct is isolated from users' personal accounts, and personal agents need user permission before sharing information or taking actions.