New Video: Chatbots and AI Explained


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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:

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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.

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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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