Cognition news
Cognition appears in 7 stories we have published between August 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Anthropic, Apple and GitHub.
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Over 20 AI agents launch in messaging apps, led by Instinct’s $10B bet
In the past six months, more than 20 startups have launched AI agents that live inside text messaging apps—no separate app required. Instinct leads the pack with a $10 billion valuation after raising $1 billion in September, while others like Underdog and Tab have debuted privacy-focused or task-specific alternatives. Pricing ranges from free tiers to $25/month, and autonomy varies widely from calendar reminders to grocery orders.
25 October 2026
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Over 20 AI agents launch in messaging apps, led by Instinct’s $10B bet
From Instinct’s $10B valuation to Underdog’s privacy-first beta, over 20 AI agents now operate inside iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Alex Stamos Joins Cognition as First Chief Information Security Officer
Alex Stamos has joined Cognition as its first CISO to strengthen AI security, develop affordable tools for secure software development, and modernize legacy code.
DoorDash Launches AI Agent for Food Orders via Text, Faces EU Regulatory Hurdles
DoorDash’s new AI agent lets users order food via text in Apple’s Messages app but faces potential regulatory issues in Europe due to pricing errors and AI transparency laws.
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra, Launches Cost-Effective Sol and Proactive AI Agents
OpenAI shelved GPT-6.1 Astra due to safety risks but released GPT-6.1 Sol and proactive AI agents called Dots at DevDay 2026.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Announces Judges for Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 reveals 10 top VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200, a pitch competition for early-stage startups with a $100,000 equity-free prize.
Bessemer Venture Partners Raises $5.75B for AI Startups
Bessemer Venture Partners raises $5.75 billion across two funds to accelerate AI investments, with $1.75B for early-stage and $4B for growth-stage startups.
Slack Code brings AI coding agents into team channels
Slack launches Slack Code, a feature enabling AI coding agents to collaborate in shared channels with automated archiving and real-time feedback.