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live chat

American  
[lahyv chat] / ˈlaɪv ˈtʃæt /

noun

  1. Digital Technology. real-time conversation over the internet between users by means of text, audio, or video, often specifically between a customer and a service representative or within a chat room.


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Fin’s core offering is called “AI Agent,” which “resolves complex customer queries” across multiple channels, including live chat, email, texting and phone calls, according to Monday’s statement.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

The company’s core offering is an AI agent that resolves customer queries end-to-end, across numerous channels—including live chat, email, WhatsApp, text message, phone, and Slack.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

The live chat network, which includes 350,000 financial professionals in 184 countries, would also be hard to re-create, as well as the terminal’s data security, reliability and robust support system.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

He is heard saying that he "couldn't check the live chat" and asked the followers to "chat amongst" themselves.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

The video display popped onto the screen with the words “ Black, Vegan, and Proud starting soon” on a black background and a live chat box to the right.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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