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Conversational AI

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TL;DR. AI systems designed to simulate human conversation through text or voice, enabling natural language communication.

Technical Definition

AI systems designed to simulate human conversation through text or voice, enabling natural language communication.

How it works

Conversational AI underlies chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice interfaces, allowing users to interact with technology using natural language. It combines natural language processing (NLP), natural language understanding (NLU), and natural language generation (NLG). The goal is to provide intuitive and effective communication experiences.

Related Concepts

  • Natural language generation (NLG) — The process of transforming structured data into human-readable text.
  • Natural Language Understanding (NLU) — The ability of a computer program to understand human language as it is spoken or written.