Telegram has rolled out a new feature that allows bots to communicate directly with other bots without requiring human participation, opening the door for more advanced AI-powered automation on the platform.
The update was announced by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on X, where he revealed that developers had long requested the capability. "AI devs asked for this - and we delivered. Bots can now talk to other bots on Telegram," Durov wrote.
The feature is part of Telegram's broader May 7 update and is designed to help developers create autonomous AI workflows that can operate independently while remaining visible to users.
According to Durov, "Autonomous agents now have a communication layer humans can follow."
How the feature works
Telegram explained that bots can now respond not only to users but also to other bots. To enable the functionality, developers must activate "Bot-to-Bot Communication Mode" on both the sending and receiving bots. Once enabled, the bots can exchange messages and collaborate autonomously.
The company says the feature could significantly improve task automation. For example, one bot could generate code while another bot reviews it, provides feedback, and sends suggestions back automatically - all without human intervention.
Telegram also suggested that bots could work together in private chats to build and execute workflows or use one another as tools for completing specialised tasks.
In practical terms, one bot could handle restaurant reservations while another manages customer queries or processes service requests on behalf of users. This creates a network of AI assistants capable of sharing responsibilities across different functions.
Inspired by growing AI ecosystems
The move comes amid rising interest in AI-driven online ecosystems. Earlier this year, a platform called Moltbook gained attention for featuring content entirely generated by AI bots, with humans only observing the conversations.
While Moltbook focused mainly on AI-generated social interactions, Telegram's approach appears more utility-driven, aiming to integrate AI collaboration into real-world productivity and communication tools.
Telegram stated that it is currently "the only platform where all AI models can compete freely - while users have full control over their experience."
New chat automation tools
Alongside bot-to-bot messaging, Telegram has introduced a Chat Automation feature that allows users to connect their accounts to bots capable of replying to messages automatically.
Users can choose which chats they want to automate through the platform's settings menu.
Another addition is "Guest Bots," which allows AI assistants to be summoned into private or group chats even if they are not existing members of those conversations. Users simply need to tag the bot's username in a message to activate it.
These bots can answer questions, fact-check information, generate text or images, perform tasks, and respond within the same chat thread.
Telegram clarified that guest bots can only access the specific tagged message and its related replies. They cannot view other chat messages or see participant details, helping preserve user privacy.