Howzit AI: South Africa's New Multilingual Chatbot Launches

A new South African AI chatbot called Howzit AI has launched. It offers support in all 11 official languages. Cape Town entrepreneur Andrew Droussiotis created the chatbot. It is currently available for Apple iOS and an Android version is being developed. The free version has limited daily chats. What's interesting is its ability to handle all of South Africa's official languages. This makes it a unique local competitor in the AI market. However, tests show Howzit AI currently has limited access to up-to-date information. For example, it could not provide current details on a rugby match or a stadium's naming rights. The paid version costs R129.99 per month or R699.99 per year. These prices compare favorably to some global competitors. The bottom line is that Howzit AI is an interesting local entrant, and its future usefulness will depend on how quickly it improves its knowledge and features.