Instinct AI agent expands to group chats, works for non-users

Instinct's expansion into group chats positions it in direct competition with other AI agents like Meta's Muse. While Muse does not currently offer group chat functionality, Meta's existing Meta AI app can be integrated into group chats across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook.

Instinct founder Noah Shinn detailed the privacy and security protocols for the group chat feature. He stated that a user's personal Instinct agent must obtain permission before connecting with the group's agent. Users also have the ability to select which groups they trust and can revoke that trust at any time. Shinn further clarified that the group Instinct agent is isolated from users' personal accounts and cannot access them. Any action or information sharing by the personal agent requires explicit user consent. If new members join a group chat, any pending replies from a user's personal Instinct agent will be held before being shared with the group.

"Making plans with friends usually turns into a frustrating back-and-forth over times and places. With Instinct in the group, you can explore options together, agree on a plan and get it done, all in one thread," Shinn wrote on X.

The feature is initially rolling out to early access users, with a broader expansion planned for all users soon. Interested users can request early access by asking their Instinct agent to add them to the trial list.