AI ModelsLast updated: April 2026
Chatbot
An AI program designed to have conversations with humans.
In Plain English
A Chatbot is an AI application that simulates conversation with users through text or voice. Early chatbots followed simple scripts, but modern chatbots powered by large language models can have natural, flowing conversations about almost any topic. Popular chatbots include ChatGPT (by OpenAI), Claude (by Anthropic), Gemini (by Google), and customer service bots on many websites.
💡Real-World Example
The chat widget on a company's website that asks "How can I help you today?" is typically a chatbot.
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