AI glossary for content assistants
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Minimized Chat
Minimized chat is the collapsed state of a chat widget that shows a compact indicator while preserving the ongoing conversation.
Full-Screen Chat
Full-screen chat is a conversational interface that occupies the entire viewport, providing an immersive chat experience.
Popup Chat
A popup chat is a chat interface that appears as an overlay on top of the current page content, typically triggered by a user action.
Slide-In Chat
A slide-in chat is a chat panel that enters the viewport from the side or bottom of the screen with a smooth sliding animation.
Chat Header
A chat header is the top section of a chat interface displaying the bot identity, status, and window controls.
Chat Footer
A chat footer is the bottom section of a chat interface containing the message input field and action controls.
Chat Input
A chat input is the text field where users type messages to send to a chatbot or live agent.
Message Input
A message input is the interactive form element in a chat interface where users compose and format their messages.
Send Button
A send button is the control element in a chat interface that submits the composed message to the conversation.
Attachment Button
An attachment button is a control in the chat interface that allows users to attach files, images, or other media to their messages.
Message List
A message list is the scrollable container in a chat interface that displays the chronological sequence of messages in a conversation.
Message Bubble
A message bubble is the visual container for an individual message in a chat interface, styled to indicate the sender.
Read Receipt
A read receipt is an indicator in a chat interface confirming that a sent message has been delivered and read by the recipient.
Online Indicator
An online indicator is a visual status marker showing whether a chatbot or agent is currently available and responsive.
Offline Message
An offline message is a communication left by a user when a chatbot or agent is unavailable, stored for later review and response.
Chat Session
A chat session is a bounded period of interaction between a user and a chatbot, from the initial message to session expiration or closure.
Conversation Thread
A conversation thread is a linked sequence of messages that form a complete topical exchange within a chat.
Conversation Start
Conversation start is the initial phase of a chat interaction where the bot greets the user and establishes the conversation context.
Session Timeout
Session timeout is the automatic ending of a chat session after a defined period of user inactivity.
Conversation Resume
Conversation resume is the ability to continue a previous chat conversation from where it left off, preserving context and history.
Conversation Transfer
Conversation transfer is the process of moving an active chat from one agent or bot to another while preserving conversation context.
Conversation Merge
Conversation merge combines multiple separate chat conversations from the same user into a unified thread for continuity.
Follow-Up Question
A follow-up question is a subsequent query that builds upon a previous exchange in the conversation, requiring contextual understanding.
Clarification Question
A clarification question is a query posed by the chatbot to resolve ambiguity in a user message before providing a response.
Confirmation Prompt
A confirmation prompt asks the user to verify information or approve an action before the chatbot proceeds with a task.
Disambiguation
Disambiguation is the process of resolving ambiguity in a user message by identifying the most likely intended meaning among multiple possibilities.
Escalation
Escalation is the process of transferring a chatbot conversation to a human agent or higher-tier support when the bot cannot resolve the issue.
De-Escalation
De-escalation is the use of conversational techniques to reduce user frustration and calm negative interactions in a chat.
Conversation Topic
A conversation topic is the subject or theme being discussed in a particular segment of a chat interaction.
Topic Detection
Topic detection is the automatic identification and classification of the subject matter in a user message or conversation segment.
Topic Switching
Topic switching is when a user changes the subject of conversation mid-chat, requiring the bot to adapt its context and responses.
Context Switching
Context switching is the adjustment of conversational context when a user changes topics or the conversation enters a new phase.
Conversation State
Conversation state is the complete set of data representing the current status and context of an ongoing chat interaction.
Dialogue State
Dialogue state is the structured representation of all tracked variables and progress within a dialogue system at any given point.
Conversation Summary
A conversation summary is a condensed recap of a chat interaction capturing the key points, decisions, and outcomes.
Multi-Channel Deployment
Multi-channel deployment is the practice of making a chatbot available across multiple communication platforms simultaneously.
Website Chat
Website chat is a conversational interface embedded directly on a website, allowing visitors to interact with a bot or agent without leaving the page.
Facebook Messenger Bot
A Facebook Messenger bot is a chatbot that operates within the Facebook Messenger platform to interact with users through the Messenger interface.
Telegram Bot
A Telegram bot is a chatbot that operates within the Telegram messaging platform using the Telegram Bot API.
Slack Bot
A Slack bot is a chatbot that operates within the Slack workspace platform, interacting with users through channels and direct messages.
Discord Bot
A Discord bot is a chatbot that operates within Discord servers, interacting with community members through text channels and direct messages.
Microsoft Teams Bot
A Microsoft Teams bot is a chatbot that operates within Microsoft Teams, providing conversational AI directly in the workplace communication platform.
SMS Chatbot
An SMS chatbot is a conversational AI system that interacts with users through text messages on their mobile phones.
Email Bot
An email bot is an AI system that automatically reads, understands, and responds to incoming emails in a conversational manner.
Apple Business Chat
Apple Business Chat is a messaging channel that allows businesses to communicate with customers through the Messages app on Apple devices.
In-App Chat
In-app chat is a conversational interface built directly into a mobile or web application for contextual user assistance.
API Channel
An API channel is a programmatic interface that allows developers to integrate chatbot conversations into custom applications and workflows.
Webhook Channel
A webhook channel uses HTTP callbacks to deliver chatbot events and messages to external systems in real time.
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