MSN is holding a contest as to whom can develop the best bot for MSN Messenger.
Microsoft is challenging developers worldwide to create conversational robots, or BOTs, for MSN® Messenger and Windows Live™ Messenger. The most original, useful robots collect $40,000 in total prizes. Find out more>
The success of SmarterChild and the usefulness of the Encarta bot have not gone unnoticed.
It's a great way to tie instant messenger to knowledge bases, FAQ's and other information resources.
Chat bots are nothing new, but you might want to get that Robot Insurance just in case things get out of hand.
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