Chatbots and similar AI variants are transforming the way we interact with businesses and our expectations. 

Soaring AI adoption rates show companies are finding strong use cases, despite battling talent concerns. 

New applications are making it easier for us to understand the state of mind of people we are engaging, unlocking huge potential uses in healthcare and deal making. 

The recent Rakuten Accelerator program showed how startups are reinventing messaging and changing the way we do business.  

While trust still lacks in the areas of chatbots, robo-advisors, and self-driving cars, many  see AI in a positive light and not a destroyer of jobs.

AI Assistants are changing the way we interact with the world. Correctly done, it can create an enriching experience.