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Our focus on artificial intelligence continues. Today we're publishing a new video that explains Chatbots and AI. Common Craft members can now download, embed, or stream the video. Not a member? You can watch the video in full.

This video is part of our AI series. Other videos include:

• ​Large Language Models Explained​
• ​Generative Artificial Intelligence Explained​

Coming Soon

• I'll be hosting a new Explainer Video Workshop in April. Dates and enrollment are coming soon.
• It's now possible to create compelling explainer videos using ONLY PowerPoint or Keynote. Soon, I'll show you how.

New Video: Chatbots and AI, Explained

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Chatbots are a primary way that people use artificial intelligence. These simple tools provide an easy way for us to harness the power of AI. By understanding how they work and what’s possible, we can learn to use them responsibly.

👉 Watch this video in full (3m 49s)

Most people have used a chat tool that involves sending and receiving digital text-based messages. This simple format has become a common way to work with artificial intelligence. This video explains the evolution of chatbots, how to use them, and what makes them work. You’ll learn:

• Why chatbots matter in online communication
• How chatbots have evolved over time
• How AI has changed our use of chatbots
• How Natural Language Processing works with chatbots
• How Large Language Models work with chatbots
• Why users of chatbots should evaluate and edit chatbot responses

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Curious? Download this video's Lesson Plan: ​Common Craft Lesson Plan - Chatbots and AI​​

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Lee LeFever, Common Craft​

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