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A growing number of now operate through text messaging, bringing conversational AI into a channel many people use daily. These range from general-purpose assistants to specialized agents designed for families, travel planning, work tasks, and other specific use cases. The tools represent a trend toward embedding AI in familiar communication channels rather than requiring users to switch between apps or interfaces.
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