AI glossary
What is chatbot?
Short answer
A program you talk to in everyday language. Modern chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are built on large language models.
For example
Typing "plan a three-day trip to Lisbon" and getting back an itinerary you can refine in conversation is using a chatbot.
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What is chatbot in simple terms?
A program you talk to in everyday language. Modern chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are built on large language models.
What is an example of chatbot?
Typing "plan a three-day trip to Lisbon" and getting back an itinerary you can refine in conversation is using a chatbot.
Where can I learn about chatbot for free?
AI in Bed explains it in the free lesson "AI at work: good at, bad at" (Beginner level, 6 minutes), with no sign-up.