Next Up For AI Chatbots: It’s All About The APIs

The magical demos displayed the capability. Now the platform wars begin.

The chatbots did their job. They inspired awe, mockery, and even some fear. Most importantly, they drew attention. Front-page headlines, cover stories, and word of mouth caused millions to try them, leading businesses and developers to ask how they could put the technology to use. 

The APIs, of course, were always the point. ChatGPT and Bing’s chatbot we…