Telegram is quietly becoming a significant platform for agentic bots, allowing users to create and manage their own specialized AI assistants directly within the messaging app.
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A cloud-based, cross-platform instant messaging service with a focus on speed, security, and privacy.
- Founded
- 2013
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Valuation
- $1.1B
Managed Bots: Your Personal AI Factory
At its core, Telegram's 'Managed Bots' feature enables one bot to create and oversee other bots. This is the foundation for users to spin up their own personalized AI agents, business tools, or custom productivity bots with minimal effort.
Developers can build a 'manager bot' which, when shared via a special link, guides users through the creation of their own bot, pre-filling details like username and display name.
Bots for Business: Streamlining Operations
For businesses, bots can now integrate deeply with Telegram Business accounts. This 'Business Mode' allows bots to automate private chat management and client interactions, acting on behalf of the business owner.
This integration streamlines customer service, handles routine queries, and automates workflows, all within the familiar Telegram interface.