Instinct can now join group chats, even with friends who are not on Instinct

Your move: Early access first, with a separate group agent that cannot access your accounts

On October 5, 2026, Instinct began letting early access users add it to group chats, where a separate group Instinct works for everyone in the thread, even friends who have not joined Instinct. Founder Noah Shinn said your personal Instinct asks before it connects to a group's agent, the group agent cannot access your personal accounts, and your personal agent always asks before sharing information or taking any action. It reaches all users "soon," and you can ask your Instinct to put you on the list.

Why it matters

If you plan trips, tickets, or carpools with friends, the agent can sit in the thread so you can look at options together, agree on a plan, and get it done there. You choose which groups your Instinct trusts and can take that trust back at any time, so be selective about which groups get it.

Source: TechCrunch ↗

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