The ‘chatbots’ are coming and soon they’ll be texting you back

In coming months, users of Facebook’s Messenger app, Microsoft’s Skype and Canada’s Kik can expect to find new automated assistants offering information and services at a variety of businesses.
The robots are coming – to help run your life or sell you stuff – at an online texting service near you.
In coming months, users of Facebook’s Messenger app, Microsoft’s Skype and Canada’s Kik can expect to find new automated assistants offering information