Photon raises $4.5M to deploy AI agents over messaging platforms instead of apps

According to TechCrunch, Photon announced $4.5 million in seed funding to help developers build AI agents that operate across iMessage, SMS/RCS, and email instead of requiring users to download native mobile applications. The startup positions messaging-based agents as a replacement for traditional app distribution.

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