Poke simplifies AI agents via text messaging

Poke, a new startup, aims to make AI agents accessible through familiar messaging platforms like iMessage and SMS. Users can interact with a personal assistant for tasks such as calendar management, health tracking, and photo editing, all via text. This approach democratizes agentic AI, which has seen recent interest from major players like OpenAI and Nvidia, by offering a user-friendly alternative to complex installations. Poke leverages various AI models and a solution called Linq to operate within messaging apps, with ongoing efforts to expand WhatsApp compatibility.