Instinct product recommendations draw user complaints
What happened
On 2026-09-30, TechCrunch reported that AI agent Instinct had launched Instinct Selections, a product recommendation feature working with local chefs, designers, architects, travel guides and others to offer human-curated dining, travel and shopping suggestions. The report says some users expressed outright dislike of the feature. Developments currently extend only to its launch and reported user dissatisfaction; there is no information about subsequent adjustments or an official response.
Written by AI from the reports · updated 20 h ago
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- TechCrunch · AIInstinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick
AI agent Instinct launched Instinct Selections, a product recommendation feature working with local chefs, designers, architects and travel guides to offer human-curated dining, travel and shopping suggestions.
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