6 unusual Facebook Messenger chatbots you should try

Chatbots for Facebook Messenger are in that awkward phase of development when they are mostly a proof of concept and a way to demonstrate potential. Most of the bots available today do not quite match the artificial intelligence you'll find in a Tesla or at Google. However, they are easily accessible through the Messenger app (you can see the latest chats at the top of the screen on your phone). Many are powerful and useful, including the new Yahoo Weather bot. They're about to improve radically this year (find out more about the latest developments this coming week at MobileBeat 2016) but, for now, here are a few unusual bots you can try.