Rather than downloading another app, a growing number of agents can simply be texted like an ordinary person. You text it what you need, and it can remember context, connect to the apps and services you already use, and complete tasks on your behalf. That can mean scheduling an appointment, organizing a calendar, researching a trip, sending an email, making a reservation, shopping online, or reminding you about something days later.
While Instinct is one of the buzziest AI agents at present, thanks to its $10 billion valuation after its latest funding round of $1 billion, there are many others also making a play for this space. Below are the most notable options so far, from general-purpose personal assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work. Ask Proxy’s biggest differentiator is that it “thinks like a woman,” meaning it aims to anticipate your needs before you even ask, the company explains on its website.
It works like a chatbot you can text like a friend, whether you need gift ideas, help planning an event, or recommendations for things to do that weekend. You can ask it to add important dates to your calendar, set reminders, or help with everyday decisions. You can also send it photos, like an empty table, to figure out how to decorate the table for a dinner party.
Unlike a typical chatbot, Ask Proxy also takes a proactive approach. It can reach out when it notices something you might forget or when it comes across a new activity, restaurant, or experience you might enjoy. There’s also a work-focused version, which the company explains “gets employees back to work faster, while keeping personal data off company systems.” The personal version costs $1 per day.
For businesses, pricing starts at $15 per employee per month for large companies and $23 per employee per month for small teams with fewer than 49 employees. Ask Proxy works over SMS. You can text “start” to 820-732-2625.
Caddy is an AI assistant that turns the information scattered across your phone into things you can actually act on. It lives in iMessage for iPhone users and RCS for Android users, so there’s no separate app or inbox to constantly check. For instance, an email contains an appointment that needs to be added to your calendar or a friend sends a list of things to pick up.
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