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 Shares an In-Depth Overview of Its AI Chatbot Feature and Its Role in Modern Digital Communication

New York, New York - January 20, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Silverback AI Chatbot has released an announcement outlining ...

Is an AI subscription worth it? How to choose your premium chatbot plan - and what not to do

Is an AI subscription worth it? How to choose your premium chatbot plan - and what not to do ...

In some classrooms, teachers ask: Can AI teach students to write better?

Coaching from artificial intelligence chatbots, personalized and accessible at any time, is now shaping how some students write.
Future Farming

Is an AI chatbot reliable as a workplace assistant?

AI, short for artificial intelligence, is now an integral part of agriculture—from crop recognition and the automatic ...
Decrypt

That 'Summarize With AI' Button May Be Brainwashing Your Chatbot, Says Microsoft

Microsoft researchers said some companies are hiding promotional instructions in "Summarize with AI" buttons, poisoning chatbot memories to influence future recommendations.
Security Boulevard

Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin”

The chatbot sits on top of a convincing scam operation. The Google Coin website mimics Google’s visual identity with a clean, ...
Opinion

AI can listen, but can it heal? Chatbots move into mental health | Opinion

The clinical director of a mental health treatment center in Tampa is skeptical that AI can replace human therapists. In fact, for some, she writes, it has done more harm than good.