Line joins the chatbot phenomenon by opening up to brands and developers

Mobile messaging app Line has announced a series of new features that will give businesses and developers the ability to create chatbots.
As well as creating new technology and opening up to the developer community via a new messaging API, Line will be actively encouraging people to build valuable chatbots via a financial reward.
The business said it ultimately wants to create a ‘smart portal’ in which users can connect with the information, people and businesses they need at any tim