Blockit AI Calendar Agent

What happened

Blockit, a new AI agent, was introduced, which directly communicates with and negotiates other calendars, automating scheduling interactions. This capability changes how scheduling is executed by enabling autonomous negotiation. The company secured $5 million in seed funding, led by Sequoia, establishing a new financial backing for this autonomous scheduling technology.

Why it matters

The introduction of an AI agent capable of direct calendar negotiation increases exposure to automated scheduling conflicts and potential data synchronisation issues across integrated systems. This places an increased oversight burden on platform operators and IT security teams to monitor and manage autonomous calendar interactions. It also introduces a new dependency on external AI systems for critical scheduling functions, potentially reducing visibility into negotiation logic and outcomes.