1. Can a chatbot communicate like a human? (Yes | No)
No. Communicating like a human means being human: having a body with body language, sensations, odors, fear hormones, and much more.
Yes. In certain situations, if a quantum mind (Chapter 17, Quantum Computers That Think) is built, a chatbot will produce near-human conversations.
2. Are chatbots necessarily artificial intelligence programs? (Yes | No)
No. Many call centers use the "press 1, press 2...press n" method, which requires careful organization but no artificial intelligence.
3. Chatbots only need words to communicate. (Yes | No)
Yes. Simple chatbots can communicate with words in a controlled situation.
No. When polysemy (several meanings for a same word or situation) is involved, pictograms and more will add more efficient dimensions.
4. Do humans only chat with...