Recent announcements from major tech companies have highlighted the importance of "bots" in the impending technofuture.
Facebook has announced a new "bot platform" built on its messaging service, aiming to make its Messenger app more than just a chatting device.
The idea being that its Messenger app can be more than just a device for chatting with friends.
The alignment of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon on the significance of bots is noteworthy, especially considering the past experiences with rudimentary bots like SmarterChild and Clippy.
Author's summary: Bots are the future of tech.