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Introduction to Chatbots

What are Chatbots?

What are Chatbots?

Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the internet. They are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) and are also known as virtual assistants, bot, or smartbots. Chatbots use natural language processing (NLP) to understand and interpret human language and respond accordingly. They can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including customer service, marketing, and entertainment.

Types of Chatbots

There are two main types of chatbots:

  • Rule-based
  • Self-learning

Rule-based chatbots follow a pre-defined set of rules and can only respond to specific commands or questions. Self-learning chatbots use machine learning algorithms to improve their responses over time.

Benefits of Chatbots

Chatbots have many benefits. They can:

  • Provide 24/7 customer service
  • Reduce response times
  • Improve customer engagement
  • Automate tasks, such as booking appointments or ordering food

Chatbots can be integrated into messaging apps, websites, and social media platforms, making them easily accessible to users.

Limitations of Chatbots

However, chatbots are not perfect. They can struggle with complex or ambiguous requests, and may not always understand the context of a conversation. They also lack the empathy and intuition of human customer service representatives.

Popularity of Chatbots

Despite their limitations, chatbots are becoming increasingly popular. Many businesses are using them to improve their customer service and automate routine tasks. As technology continues to improve, chatbots are likely to become even more sophisticated and useful.

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