Instinct AI: The AI Assistant for normal people
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · 1 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
In this episode, we explore Instinct AI, a $10 billion invite-only personal assistant app designed for everyday users, including those less familiar with technology. The app excels in managing tasks like booking flights and ordering food while utilizing Apple iMessage for human-like interactions. Despite some limitations, such as not messaging WhatsApp directly, the speaker highlights its user-friendly onboarding and time-saving potential, while also addressing privacy concerns that lead some users to prefer established tech companies.
Instinct AI is an invite-only personal assistant app currently valued at $10 billion, aimed at everyday users, including those who are not particularly tech-savvy. The app can handle various tasks such as booking flights, ordering food, and managing visa applications, making it a versatile tool for personal management.
The app leverages Apple iMessage features to facilitate human-like interactions, allowing it to remember details from previous conversations. Users can communicate with Instinct AI via messages, and the app can send timely reminders and manage tasks through its own email address, enhancing its functionality as a personal assistant.
The onboarding process for Instinct AI is designed to be user-friendly, with the potential to save users significant time each week. However, there are concerns about how the app manages emails and retains data, leading some users to prefer established companies like Apple for their privacy and security measures.
While the speaker encountered some limitations, such as the app's inability to message WhatsApp accounts directly, they found the overall booking process to be seamless. This indicates that while there are areas for improvement, the core functionalities of the app are effective.
The speaker has also set up an agent for their mother, showcasing the app's accessibility for a broader audience. They have approximately seven invites available to share, encouraging others to explore the capabilities of Instinct AI.
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