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I have decided to put together a FAQ, so that it will answer some of your questions regarding the Artemis chatbot, or chatbots in general. Q: What is a chatbot? A: A chatbot (synonyms are chatterbox, chatterbot), is a comper program that you can chat with, as if you were chatting with a human. In other words, it's a program that tries to emulate human speech. Q: What kinds of chatbots are there? A: The most common types of chatbots are downloadable bots, website bots and chatroom bots. Artemis is a downloadable bot. Q: How can I make a chatbot? A: First of all, you need to know an appropriate programming language. Artemis is written in VBS. It's also possible to make a chatbot in PHP. Also, there's a programming language called AIML (Artificial Intelligence Markup Language) which serves this purpose. Q: How long does it take to make a chatbot? A: This depends on the chatbot and how much effort you want to put. The developpment of a chatbot theoreticaly never ends, since it's always possible to add new features and implement new ideas. If you want to make a chatbot that has moderate chatting capabilities, you can make an appropriate bot in a few weeks or months. Q: What is the Chatterbox Challenge? A: The Chatterbox Challenge is an annual chatterbox contest where chatbots from around the world compete, and various awards are given. | ||