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What is a Chatbot?

Definition

AI-powered conversational agents handling customer inquiries through automated responses based on natural language processing and knowledge bases. Chatbots deflect support tickets, qualify leads, provide 24/7 assistance, and escalate complex issues to humans."

Why This Matters

Well-designed chatbots handle routine inquiries continuously, qualify leads, and escalate complex issues. Effective chatbots improve response times while reducing support costs. Poorly designed chatbots can frustrate users.

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