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Instinct Can Book Travel From a Text Message, but You’ll Need an Invite

Most AI travel tools can suggest a hotel, compare destinations or build an itinerary. Instinct is trying to go further. The personal AI assistant is designed to complete tasks for you, including arranging transportation and handling other everyday requests, all through a text conversation or phone call. Early users have reportedly used Instinct to book...

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