The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

Silverback AI Chatbot Announces Expanded Focus on AI Assistant Feature to Support Structured Digital Communication

New York, New York - February 24, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Silverback AI Chatbot has announced the refinement and ...

Silverback AI Chatbot Announces Platform Enhancements to Strengthen Intelligent Conversational Support Across Digital Channels

New York, New York - February 18, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Silverback AI Chatbot has announced a series of platform ...

Moltbook is the newest social media platform — but it's just for AI bots

A new message board for artificial intelligence agents has prompted some strange conversations, and existential questions about the inner lives of bots.

AI Agents Are Taking America by Storm

Americans are living in parallel AI universes. For much of the country, AI has come to mean ChatGPT, Google’s AI overviews, ...

Free AI programme helps small businesses ‘Bot Up’ their marketing

Small business owners are set to save time and get better results from their marketing with the return of a free, four-week ...