Bots are getting stuff done, but think before you jump on the bandwagon

From Facebook’s suicide prevention bots to always-ready human-like chatterboxes, Microsoft Australia’s Adam Goodman takes a look at where the weird world of bots is headed.

Bots have come a long way since being introduced as an efficient way to index websites. 

Already, bots are taking over countless tasks across multiple industries, from analysing medical history to detecting engineering issues. Facebook has even dropped hints about the potential for bots to detect when someone might be at risk of suicide and deliver life-saving services.

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