Virtual agents / Chatbots
in United States

Weather forecasting bot in cat shape. You can always ask for weather details or a forecast based on your location. Another option is to have Poncho send forecasts on specific times of day, e.g. 9:00 AM. It uses a repertoire of funny remarks and phrases.

A developer API is available.

This virtual agent will help students at American universities become familiar with Microsoft Live@edu, a no-charge suite of online communication and collaboration tools for students, staff and alumni. The chatbot facilitates a competition that is part of Microsoft's campaign to promote the company's services for educational institutions.

By adding getlive@live.com as a contact in Windows Live Messenger, students can begin communicating with the chatbot and participate in the competition. Students will then receive a new question about Live@edu each day until an incorrect answer is received. The student with the longest chain of correct answers is eligible to win a variety of prizes including an Xbox 360. By participating in the contest, students not only have an opportunity to win great prizes, but also gain familiarity with the features of Microsoft Live@edu.

The Barack Obama chatbot comes from Robotsin2008 which is a collection of virtual candidates that are taking part in the 2008 United States Presidential election. The chatbot is for entertainment purposes only, and not affiliated with any political party.

The John MacCaine chatbot comes from Robotsin2008 which is a collection of virtual candidates that are taking part in the 2008 United States Presidential election. The chatbot is for entertainment purposes only, and not affiliated with any political party.

The Ron Paul chatbot comes from Robotsin2008 which is a collection of virtual candidates that are taking part in the 2008 United States Presidential election. The chatbot is for entertainment purposes only, and not affiliated with any political party.