Telegram now lets bots chat with other bots, no human needed
Telegram announced a new feature allowing bots to communicate with each other autonomously, without human intervention, following developer requests. The update, part of a broader AI-focused platform push, enables automated workflows, private bot collaborations, and tool-like bot interactions while maintaining user control over data access.
Telegram has introduced a new feature enabling bots to chat with other bots independently, eliminating the need for human involvement. The update was announced by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on X, who stated that AI developers had requested this functionality. Durov emphasized that this development could transform how bots operate autonomously for users, providing them with a communication layer to follow. The bot-to-bot chat feature was released as part of a broader Telegram update on May 7. Telegram positions itself as the only platform where all AI models can compete freely while users retain full control over their experience. To activate bot-to-bot communication, users must enable Bot-to-Bot Communication Mode for both the sending and receiving bots, allowing them to exchange messages directly. This update enables fully autonomous workflows, such as a collaborator bot requesting a code review from a reviewer bot within a group, without human intervention. Bots can also work together in private chats to develop and execute new workflows. Additionally, one bot can utilize another as a tool, handling tasks like booking reservations or processing customer queries on behalf of users. Telegram also introduced Chat Automation, allowing users to connect their profiles to a bot that can respond to messages automatically. Users can select specific chats to automate in the chat automation settings. Another feature, Guest Bots, lets AI assistants and automated tools built as Telegram bots be mentioned in any private or group chat, even if they aren’t members. When tagged, these bots can answer questions, fact-check, generate content, or perform tasks, with access limited to the specific message and its replies. Telegram assured users that bots in Guest mode cannot see chat members or access other messages, maintaining privacy and control. The platform’s update aims to enhance automation capabilities while ensuring user data remains secure and accessible only as intended.
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