ai2006

ai2006 turns the humble text message into an interface for a conversational AI. Rather than installing another app or remembering a web address, you register your phone number and the service sends you the first message. From that point on you simply reply like you would to a friend, and the assistant answers in the same thread, drawing on large language model technology to handle questions, small talk, brainstorming and day-to-day lookup tasks.

The pitch is accessibility. Because everything happens over SMS, the tool works on basic phones and in situations where data coverage or Wi-Fi is unavailable, and it is easy to hand to someone who is not comfortable with smartphone apps — the site specifically suggests gifting it to older relatives. It also positions itself as a lightweight alternative to opening a browser: ask a question, get a reply, keep moving.

The service operates on a simple tiered message allowance. There is a free allowance for casual users, then paid tiers that raise the monthly message cap substantially for people who chat with it regularly. You supply your number on the website to begin, and the introductory message arrives without any further setup.