

Seth Rosenberg, Facebook product managerĪt first it might seem odd that Facebook would help developers build Messenger bots that might compete with its own hybrid human/AI assistant.

We’re just getting people used to the idea that you can message more than just people on Messenger. While it’s only in limited release right now, the Chat SDK could flourish into a more open platform beyond its early big-name partnership experiments like Uber. The project is in part led by Facebook Messenger’s head of strategic partnerships Bryan Hurren. The Chat SDK can also tap into Messenger built-in payments system to let users make purchases via bots.įacebook hasn’t publicized any of the documentation for the Chat SDK, which is currently being shared with developers through PDF documents. 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. 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. M won’t be the only artificial intelligence on Facebook Messenger.
