Key facts
- AI agents can be texted and connect to existing apps to complete tasks.
- Instinct has a $10 billion valuation after a $1 billion funding round.
- Ask Proxy aims to anticipate user needs and works over SMS.
- Caddy integrates with iMessage and RCS to manage information from phone apps.
- Comma manages tasks across work and life, accessible via messaging apps.
- Fambot acts as a family chief of staff, available via app and SMS.
A growing number of AI agents can be interacted with via text messages, eliminating the need for separate app downloads. These agents can remember context, connect to existing applications, and perform tasks on behalf of users, ranging from scheduling appointments and managing calendars to researching trips and sending emails. Instinct, a prominent player in this space, recently secured $1 billion in funding at a $10 billion valuation. Other notable agents include Ask Proxy, Caddy, Comma, Fambot, Folk, Iris, Martin, and Maverick, each offering distinct features and functionalities for personal and professional use.