What happened
Linq secured $20 million in funding and introduced an Application Programming Interface (API). This API enables organisations to integrate their proprietary AI assistants directly into widely used messaging platforms, specifically iMessage, RCS, and SMS. This changes how companies can deploy AI assistants, expanding their reach into established mobile messaging ecosystems.
Why it matters
The introduction of third-party AI assistants operating directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS channels increases exposure for IT security and data privacy functions. This development reduces visibility into the data processing and communication flows between users and external AI services, weakening existing controls over data ingress and egress. Compliance and platform operators now face a higher oversight burden to ensure adherence to data governance policies and to monitor for unapproved data handling practices.
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