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An Introduction To Chat Bots

Once-in-decade paradigm shift

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Evolving messaging space

Big 4 social networks:


• Twitter
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Big 4 messaging apps


• WeChat
• Viber
• WhatsApp
• FB Messenger

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The problem with apps
• App discovery is difficult in a crowded app store
• User Acquisition costs are high
• Average user uses <10 different apps per week

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BOTS ARE
THE NEW
APPS
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Messaging Apps are opening their APIs

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WHAT IS A
CHAT BOT?
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Chatbot ecosystem
• Think of a bot as just another user.
• Bot can be invited to a group and post messages with the help of
keywords.
• Bots have many of the same qualities as their human counterparts:
• profile photos
• names
• can be direct messaged or mentioned
• can post messages
• upload files etc.

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How chat bots work
Chat bots can be classified into two types:
• Functions based on AI
• Functions based on rules

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Artificial Intelligence Bots

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Rule-based bots
• No artificial intelligence
• Trained to do one thing
• As smart as it is programmed to be
• Communicates in a structured manner

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Examples of good bots
• Where

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Examples of good bots
• Hi Poncho

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Examples of good bots
• Hi Poncho

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Examples of bots
• Esther

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Tips to build a well-behaved chat bot

• Always introduce yourself


• Never leave a user hangin’
• Account for typos
• Give easy access to ‘help’
• Offer levels of customization

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Gupshup is the leading bot building platform

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Gupshup offers tools for the entire bot lifecycle

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