A Roundup of AI Agents You Can Text Like a Friend
You no longer need to open a special app to chat with artificial intelligence (AI). According to TechCrunch, a growing number of AI agents, computer programs that can understand requests and take action for you, now work right inside your regular text messages. The outlet compiled a list of the most notable ones, ranging from general-purpose assistants to specialized agents built for families, travel planning, and work tasks. This matters because it lowers the barrier to using AI: instead of learning a new interface, people can simply text these agents the way they message a friend. The roundup highlights how AI is moving into everyday communication tools rather than staying confined to dedicated apps or websites.
Words to know
- AI agent
- — A computer program that can understand instructions and perform tasks on its own.
- General assistant
- — An AI agent designed to help with a wide range of everyday tasks, not just one area.
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