On this weeks episode, we discuss what it means to have a Chat-bot for a business. We look at the pros and cons of implementing automated assistants and what this implies for the future of customer service.&nbsp;
We highlight the possibilities in opening up technology using Chat-bots and what impact they have for the way any organization whether large or small does business.
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We are joined by Asikana Network Director, Regina Mtonga and Zazu Software Engineer, Wilfred Mulenga.&nbsp;
Links to Articles and Resources:
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 <li><a href="https://chatfuel.com/">Chatfuel</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://developers.facebook.com/products/messenger/">Messenger </a>Bots Development Platform</li>
 <li><a href="https://hackernoon.com/chatbots-can-make-technology-more-accessible-7d8ea241fc11">Chat-bots and Technology</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://dialogflow.com/">DiagFlow</a>: Powered by Google Machine Learning</li>
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Hosts/Guests
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 <li>Regina Mtonga - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamtonga/">LinkedIn </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/AsikanaNetwork">Twitter</a></li>
 <li>Wilfred Mulenga - <a href="https://twitter.com/MulengaWilfred">Twitter</a></li>
 <li>Cynthia Mulenga - <a href="https://twitter.com/PythonKhaleesi">Twitter</a></li>
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EP20: The State of the Developer Community

CodeCast is a Zambian podcast that focuses on everything technology. We highlight innovations in AI and Machine Learning as well as the latest in data science. We cover releases from major technology companies and the effect these releases have on the developer and consumer community. We celebrate the role developers play in shaping the future of technology, both from a uniquely Zambian perspective to the repercussions on a global scale.