Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account

Startup Instinct announced on Monday that its artificial intelligence agent is expanding into group chats. The feature lets users add the agent to conversations with friends who do not even have an Instinct account. The company is valued at $10 billion following its latest funding round. The update helps Instinct compete with rival products like Meta’s Muse.

Early access users can test the group feature starting today, and the company plans to roll it out to everyone soon. Founder Noah Shinn explained how the system protects user privacy. A personal agent asks for permission before connecting with a group agent, and users can remove trust at any time.

The group agent remains separate from personal accounts and cannot access them. When making plans, users can explore options and agree on a plan within a single thread. To join the test, users can ask their personal Instinct agent to add them to the list.