Active2 developments · 2 sources · over 9 daysInstinct AI raises $1B on agent hypeHow it developedSeptember 24, 2026WIRED AIWhere it startedInstinct AI raises $1B on agent hypeOctober 3, 2026TechCrunch AIThe rise of SMS-native AI agentsInstinct AI agents now operate directly within iMessage and RCS, shifting user interaction from app downloads to passive SMS delegation.