Startup Sees Email as Key to Usable AI Agents

Mixus, a startup launched out of Stanford, is developing an AI agent platform that allows users to create and interact with AI agents directly through email and Slack, aiming to make AI agents more accessible and practical for workplace use by keeping humans in the loop and enabling shared team memory. The platform has already gained some customers and raised $2.6 million in pre-seed funding, offering features like multi-user collaboration, task automation, and integration with tools like Jira and Gmail, positioning itself as a potential digital coworker.