• Funding and Valuation: Instinct has raised a total of $350 million, including a $250 million Series B round, and is valued at $2.5 billion (per TechCrunch, citing The Wall Street Journal, without direct confirmation from the company or investors).
  • Product: Instinct, offered by Spear Street Technology and led by founder Noah Shinn, is an AI assistant that organizes users’ lives by connecting to apps and devices, communicating via texts and calls.
  • Current Status: Instinct is currently in private beta and has inspired enthusiasm among early users, with reports of planning road trips, buying groceries and concert tickets, canceling subscriptions, and even planning a wedding.
  • Privacy Concerns: Privacy concerns have been raised about the app’s permissions and terms of service, but the report does not provide specific details or evidence.