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Folk appears in 1 story we have published in October 2026, mostly in our AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside Ask Proxy, Caddy and Cognition.
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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
