A roundup of AI agent products usable via SMS
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In a report published on October 24, 2026, TechCrunch rounded up several AI agent products that can be interacted with directly via text message. These agents send and receive texts like an ordinary person, so users don't need to install any additional apps. Their capabilities cover everyday tasks, including scheduling, ordering food, shopping, and handling email. The report shows how texting, as an app-free entry point for AI interaction, is being adopted across multiple real-life scenarios.
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- TechCrunch · AIHere are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
TechCrunch rounds up several AI agents that can interact directly via text messages like a regular person, letting users manage schedules, order food, shop, and handle email without installing a separate app.
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