Acti puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard

A startup has launched an AI-powered keyboard for smartphones that can take actions on a user's behalf across multiple apps like email, messaging, and social media, rather than requiring users to switch between separate AI chatbots. The keyboard is powered by Google's Gemini models and includes a feature called Skills, which are custom shortcuts that can automate multistep tasks like translating messages or sharing meeting links without coding knowledge. The approach reflects a shift in how AI might be adopted by consumers: embedded directly into interfaces people already use daily rather than accessed through standalone applications. The company has raised seed funding and plans to generate revenue through subscriptions offering advanced models and higher usage limits.