AI-powered chatbot Miko to guide your next Japan vacation - Asia News Center

Next time you go to Japan take Miko along to help you plan your vacation and see the sights. Miko is a super-smart chatbot, which is fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and designed to take the guesswork out of traveling. It is the star of the Japan Trip Navigator – a new smartphone app created by Microsoft in partnership with two Japanese companies – travel agency, JTB Corp., and navigation firm, NAVITIME Co. Miko (pictured left) acts like virtual travel concierge who is constantly learning about what's hot and where to go. It answers questions by drawing on JTB's extensive knowledge resources and learns from the input of information and images from other travelers who use the app. Users will also be able to make hotel and other bookings on the app.