Telegram update features AI bots, bot-to-bot communication, and chat automation in a major platform update delivered on May 7, 2026, introducing over 10 new features and hundreds of improvements across its messaging service. The update centers on expanded artificial intelligence capabilities, bot automation, and user control enhancements for both individual and group communications.
Telegram update features AI bots and guest access
The core of this Telegram update features AI bots that can now be mentioned in any private or group chat without being members. Users can tag a bot’s @username to receive responses directly within their conversation. The bots process only the specific message they are tagged in and any replies to that message, with no access to other chat content or user lists.
Bot developers can enable Guest Mode through Telegram’s official guides. This feature allows AI assistants and automated tools to answer questions, fact-check information, generate text or images, and complete tasks across any chat where they are mentioned.
Bot-to-bot communication and autonomous agents
Bots can now respond to other bots, not just users. This bot-to-bot communication enables fully autonomous agents that can automate workflows without human intervention. Developers gain the ability to chain multiple bots together for complex task automation.
Bots now stream responses as they are generated rather than waiting for full message completion. Recent updates to the Bot API have improved efficiency, delivering faster responses with new animations for a seamless experience.
Chat automation and custom AI styles in Telegram update
Every Telegram user can now connect a bot to their profile through Settings > Chat Automation. When configured, the bot can respond to messages on the user’s behalf, with settings to exclude specific chats or only respond to new conversations. Users maintain full control over which chats the bot can access.
The text editor now supports custom AI styles. Users can build unique styles using their own prompts, allowing teams to standardize text for posts and promotions. Communities can create custom styles for their members. Each style includes a shareable link that lets others preview examples and add it to their editor.
Expanded search and polling improvements
Emoji and sticker search has expanded to cover over 100 million items created by Telegram users, with support for keywords in 36 languages. The search uses custom AI models running on the Cocoon Network to label public stickers efficiently.
Polls now display interactive graphs for admins tracking votes over time. Statistics become available after a poll receives 100 votes. Channel admins can set custom participation limits by restricting to subscribers only or limiting by country.
Scheduled messages can now be delivered silently, preventing notifications from disturbing recipients. Group admins gained the ability to delete reactions from specific users or remove all reactions from a user in two taps, simplifying community moderation.
Technical improvements and platform stability
The update includes over 200 improvements across all Telegram apps, made possible by user reports through Telegram’s Bug and Suggestion Platform. These fixes address stability, performance, and user experience across mobile and desktop versions of the service.
Telegram stated that the platform remains the only service where all AI models can compete freely while users maintain full control over their experience. The company continues developing features based on user feedback submitted through its community reporting channels.
Source: Telegram
