Facebook’s Secret Chat SDK Lets Developers Build Messenger Bots | TechCrunch

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"M won’t be the only artificial intelligence on Facebook Messenger. Facebook has given some developers access to an unannounced Chat SDK that allows them to build interactive experiences and “bots” in Messenger for shopping, booking travel, and more, sources with direct knowledge of the SDK confirm.

The Chat SDK allows developers to create bots that users can send text messages to directly and that automatically respond with information, images, location services, product prices, Buy buttons, and more. The Chat SDK can also tap into Messenger built-in payments system to let users make purchases via bots."

Facebook’s Secret Chat SDK Lets Developers Build Messenger Bots | TechCrunch