Many clients now request AI chatbots for their websites, not for utility, but as a social signal to appear current. The author notes that users often find these chatbots annoying and frequently close them, with some even providing incorrect information. Despite this, the pressure to include them stems from a perceived need to keep up with trends, even if simpler, faster websites are more effective and harder to build. AI
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IMPACT Confirms AI chatbots are becoming a status symbol for businesses, potentially driving adoption for visibility rather than function.
RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece discussing a trend in web development and client requests, not a release or significant industry event.