A chatbot is a computer program built on an instant-messaging program that is supposed to mimic talking to a live person. This is known as Artificial Conversational Entities, and are sometimes referred to as a talk bot. They can be used for online help, personalized service or finding information that a user is looking for. Chat bots scan queries or responses from humans for key words and respond based on that. Building one for MSN is can be done in just a few steps.
Instructions
- 1
Register a screen name for your MSN bot by making a new account on MSN for the chat bot.
2Join RunABot.com, which actually allows you to work on the bot and build it as you see fit. Register with the website, then confirm your information that's sent in the email.
3Go to RunABot.com's site and click on the link that says "Control Panel." Log into the account and then click on "Configure Your Bot."
4Set up the box by inputting the screen name and your own MSN screen name, then check the MSN Owner box.
5Sign your bot online by clicking the "Sign Bot on MSN" link. Enter your MSN password for the chat bot, click "Save Password" and sign on to MSN.
