Chatterbots now have the capability to talk and learn from each other using the Internet as the communication tool. Interesting times for combining new technologies with old tests. The Internet allows the creation of other projects such as the previously-discussed Forbin Project. Bots are really making life easier for those who have adopted their utilization on the Internet. Bots can search Web sites, news groups, listservs, newspapers and others for key words and specific information.
Bots can monitor for changes to Web sites or to databases on the Internet.
Bots can update or alert us to happenings both new and predetermined. Bots can check the security of our sites and tell us where we have problems. Bots can check links for breaks, and numerous other utility functions including organizing our emails. Let's face it, bots can perform practically everything we can do except bots do not forget to do it. Bots are being developed to be Web page tour guides and to talk with you about your customer service problems.