Google testing AI-based messaging app: But will it challenge Facebook?

Google is testing a new messaging app which will be powered by artificial intelligence and chatbots. (Source: AP)
When it comes to mobile messaging apps, Google’s Hangouts has a tough time matching up with the likes of Facebook’s WhatsApp, Messenger or even other apps like Snapchat, Line, WeChat. The app doesn’t quite command an important space on our mobiles vis-a-vis others, for now.
So it is no surprise that Google is testing a new artificial-intelligence based messaging ap