chatbot

American

[chat-bot] / ˈtʃætˌbɒt /

noun

Digital Technology.

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

chatbot British

/ ˈtʃætˌbɒt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chatbot

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

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chatbot

“I don’t think a chatbot will identify a particular stock,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur told BBC Sport information for the venue is available on the website via the 'Ask Spurs' chatbot.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

You can upload the company’s job description, along with all of the relevant data you can find about the role, and give the AI chatbot a concise prompt.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

Smartphone maker Nubia unveiled its NaviX Ultra, a phone powered by Doubao, China's massively popular AI chatbot tool run by TikTok creator ByteDance.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Plus, the Pentagon will start screening servicemembers for low testosterone, and China restricts chatbot romances to boost birthrates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

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