Apple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform

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Poke has become the first AI agent authorized to operate on Apple’s Messages for Business platform, enabling user interaction via iMessage.

Summary

Poke, a startup designed to make AI interaction as simple as texting, has officially been approved as the first AI agent on Apple’s Messages for Business platform. Unlike typical consumer apps, this integration allows users to interact with the AI through the iMessage interface for tasks like scheduling and daily planning. The startup, founded by The Interaction Company of California, operates on a per-user fee model with Apple and underwent a rigorous months-long approval process to meet Apple’s standards for trust and interface design.

(Source:TechCrunch)