Tend
Summary
Tend is a personal AI agent accessed via iMessage or SMS that operates within your existing accounts like Gmail, calendar, Shopify, and QuickBooks, handling tasks such as replying to emails, booking reservations, and finding leads while requiring user approval for all actions.
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