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live chat

American

[lahyv chat] / ˈlaɪv ˈtʃæt /

noun

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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"An honest answer is: if it was opt-in, nobody would opt-in," Twitch's chief product officer Mike Minton said Wednesday during a live chat on the hugely popular gaming platform after the announcement.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

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

Streams that began as focused chess sessions gradually loosened into something more freewheeling, with Raina interspersing gameplay with jokes and self-deprecating commentary, often engaging directly with the live chat.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

NordVPN’s customer service, including 24/7 live chat, is responsive.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 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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