Website chatbots, also known as rule-based chatbots, are popular and familiar. They can answer visitors’ questions, capture contact details for email marketing lists and schedule callbacks for sales ...

Sure, there's ChatGPT and Claude, but most companies with online customer service now use AI chatbots, too. Here's what you need to know. Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and emerging ...

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.