chatbot

[chat-bot]

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a computer program designed to respond with conversational or informational replies to verbal or written messages from users.

chatbot

/ ˈtʃætˌbɒt /

noun

1. a computer program in the form of a virtual e-mail correspondent that can reply to messages from computer users

Word History and Origins

Origin of chatbot¹

First recorded in 1990–95; chat ( def. ) + bot ¹ ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of chatbot¹

C20: from _chat ¹ + ( _ro ) _bot

Example Sentences

Walmart Inc. was among the top performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday and on pace to reach a new record high, after the big-box chain announced a partnership that will soon allow customers to buy items at the retailer through OpenAI’s artificial-intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

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California this week enacted a landmark law that requires chatbot operators to implement "critical" safeguards regarding interactions with AI chatbots.

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The stock closed up 9.9% on Monday after the semiconductor and software company announced it was working with OpenAI, the maker of chatbot ChatGPT, to develop and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom artificial-intelligence accelerators.

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Megan Garcia's son, Sewell, had fallen in love with a "Game of Thrones"-inspired chatbot on Character.AI, a platform that allows users -- many of them young people -- to interact with beloved characters as friends or lovers.

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When Sewell struggled with suicidal thoughts, the chatbot urged him to "come home."

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