Dualingo , the language learning start - up , has added AI - powered chatbots to its app to help users practice conversations . Initially , the new feature is only available for Spanish , French and German , but more languages will be added soon . The language learning startup updated its app Thursday with a new feature that uses chatbots to help its users practice conversations. The bots guide users through text conversations , making mistakes and offering suggested responses if required , with conversations becoming more complex over time . Creating AI that can understand language is a very difficult task and one that Facebook , Google and Microsoft are devoting more resources to . Facebook claims that because its bots are powered by AI , their responses will improve the more people use them .
Dualingo , the language learning start - up , has added AI - powered chatbots to its app to help users practice conversations . Initially , the new feature is only available for Spanish , French and German , but more languages will be added soon . The bots guide users through text conversations , making mistakes and offering suggested responses if required , with conversations becoming more complex over time . Creating AI that can understand language is a very difficult task and one that Facebook , Google and Microsoft are devoting more resources to . Facebook claims that because its bots are powered by AI , their responses will improve the more people use them .