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Chatbots
Chatbots are changing the way we interact with technology. Thanks to AI, they’re no longer limited to scripted replies—they can generate original content, understand complex questions, and help us create everything from stories to images. This video explains how chatbots work, what powers them behind the scenes, and why it’s important to use them thoughtfully. Watch to learn how to chat smarter with AI.
What's About
We’re used to chatting with people online—but now, we’re chatting with computers too. This video introduces chatbots, simple tools that use artificial intelligence to understand and respond to messages in natural language.
At first, chatbots used pre-written replies and felt robotic. But with advancements in AI, modern chatbots can now understand human language and generate original responses on the fly. From helping you research a history topic to generating images of a bulldog in a tutu, AI-powered chatbots make it easy to access knowledge and create digital content.
Behind the scenes, two major technologies make this possible:
Natural Language Processing (NLP) helps the chatbot understand the meaning, context, and intent behind what you type.
Large Language Models (LLMs), trained on billions of words, help generate responses that sound human.
Together, they form a powerful combination. But with that power comes responsibility. Because these models are trained on internet data, they can also produce biased, incorrect, or misleading information. The key is to evaluate, verify, and edit chatbot responses for accuracy and fairness.
At first, chatbots used pre-written replies and felt robotic. But with advancements in AI, modern chatbots can now understand human language and generate original responses on the fly. From helping you research a history topic to generating images of a bulldog in a tutu, AI-powered chatbots make it easy to access knowledge and create digital content.
Behind the scenes, two major technologies make this possible:
Natural Language Processing (NLP) helps the chatbot understand the meaning, context, and intent behind what you type.
Large Language Models (LLMs), trained on billions of words, help generate responses that sound human.
Together, they form a powerful combination. But with that power comes responsibility. Because these models are trained on internet data, they can also produce biased, incorrect, or misleading information. The key is to evaluate, verify, and edit chatbot responses for accuracy and fairness.
What it Matters
Chatbots are a gateway to artificial intelligence—and understanding how they work helps us use them more responsibly. This video explains what chatbots do, how they’re powered by AI, and why critical thinking is essential when using them. It empowers learners to get the most out of chatbots while staying aware of their limitations.
By the end of this video, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the role of chatbots in modern communication.
- Describe how chatbots have evolved from simple scripts to AI-powered tools.
- Understand how artificial intelligence has transformed chatbot capabilities.
- Identify how Natural Language Processing helps chatbots understand human input.
- Explain how Large Language Models generate human-like responses.
- Evaluate chatbot responses for accuracy and edit them when necessary.
By the end of this video, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the role of chatbots in modern communication.
- Describe how chatbots have evolved from simple scripts to AI-powered tools.
- Understand how artificial intelligence has transformed chatbot capabilities.
- Identify how Natural Language Processing helps chatbots understand human input.
- Explain how Large Language Models generate human-like responses.
- Evaluate chatbot responses for accuracy and edit them when necessary.
Standards Aligned
- ISTE Standard: Empowered Learner, Indicator 1d