Facebook has opened up its Messenger app to create “chatbots,” as the compny looks to expand its reach into customer services and business
ADVERTISEMENTFacebook has opened up its Messenger app to create “chatbots,” as the company looks to expand its reach into customer services and business transactions.
Chatbots are automated programs that help consumers communicate with business and carryout online purchases.
Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg launched the chatbots with a number of partners including Shopify and CNN.
Facebook's big platform bets are starting to pay off https://t.co/WBS69lPOTlpic.twitter.com/Olgx4wM1qn
— Mashable (@mashable) April 13, 2016
Facebook want the chatbot to be the direct link to businesses, the move threatens traditional call centres and may lead to job losses.
Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are now three times bigger than SMS https://t.co/N5HJ4smMgWpic.twitter.com/vW96wBgLpM
— The Verge (@verge) 13 avril 2016
Facebook is in an ideal position it contains a huge amount of data on 1.6 billion service users and that will allow developers to create personalised chatbots for airline booking or contacting customer services.
