The 'Hi Poncho' Facebook Messenger Bot Reveals Forecasts in Conversation
Laura McQuarrie — June 25, 2016 — Tech
References: facebook & techinsider.io
Poncho offers a quirky way for people to get the forecast in the form of a dedicated weather app, an alarm app and now, a Facebook Messenger weather chat bot.
With the announcement of this new capability on Facebook, Poncho CEO Sam Mandel says that he set out "to build the chattiest, friendliest bot that would actually become part of your daily routine." The result is 'Hi Poncho,' who offers opinions on everything from pop culture and food to global events, in addition to supplying on-demand weather information.
While there are apps for just about every purpose, most of them offer an experience that's extremely impersonal. These new artificially intelligent chat bots provide a way for consumers to interact with their favorite fast food brands, media outlets and online shopping sites in a way that feels like a natural conversation with a friend.
With the announcement of this new capability on Facebook, Poncho CEO Sam Mandel says that he set out "to build the chattiest, friendliest bot that would actually become part of your daily routine." The result is 'Hi Poncho,' who offers opinions on everything from pop culture and food to global events, in addition to supplying on-demand weather information.
While there are apps for just about every purpose, most of them offer an experience that's extremely impersonal. These new artificially intelligent chat bots provide a way for consumers to interact with their favorite fast food brands, media outlets and online shopping sites in a way that feels like a natural conversation with a friend.
Trend Themes
1. Weather Chat Bots - AI chat bots are revolutionizing personal forecasting.
2. Personalized Chat Bots - Chat bots that provide personalized information and recommendations are becoming more common in the app marketplace.
3. Interactive Brand Engagement - Chat bots provide an opportunity for brands to engage with customers on a personal and interactive level.
Industry Implications
1. Weather Forecasting and Communication - Incorporating AI chat bots into weather forecasting apps can improve personalization and user experience.
2. Retail and E-commerce - Chat bots can provide personalized recommendations and shopping assistance for online retailers and e-commerce sites.
3. Media and Entertainment - Media outlets can utilize chat bots to interact with their audience in a personalized and engaging way.
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