Meet Tab — the personal AI assistant race is heating up with a brand new personal sidekick
Tab, a new consumer AI startup, has emerged from stealth with a $300 million valuation to compete in the personal AI assistant market. Unlike traditional assistants that require dedicated applications, Tab operates through existing messaging platforms like iMessage and WhatsApp. The service allows users to delegate various personal tasks, such as booking flights and managing reservations, via simple text messages.
- ▪Tab has secured a $300 million valuation with backing from investors including SV Angel, Valar Ventures, and American Spirit.
- ▪The company was founded by Brennan Erbz, Stafford Schlitt, and Ammar Amdani.
- ▪Tab integrates directly into iMessage and WhatsApp, allowing users to interact with the AI via text without a separate app.
- ▪Users can currently join a waitlist by providing a mobile phone number, with referrals improving their position in the queue.
- ▪The assistant is designed to handle tasks such as finding flights, changing hotel reservations, and converting documents.
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AI Meet Tab — the personal AI assistant race is heating up with a brand new personal sidekick News By Elton Jones Published 7 October 2026 Meta Muse and Instinct AI have a new competitor to contend with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tab) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The race to build the AI assistant that handles your everyday life is getting crowded.
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