Instinct automates check-in and payment: The future of agents
manosaie · x · 2026-08-26
While walking on a beach in France, the Instinct app automatically detected the airline check-in window, completed check-in, sent boarding passes, and paid for a checked bag. The author argues the future of software involves less human screen time and more tasks handled by agents.
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