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Conversational user interface

A conversational user interface (CUI) is a user interface for computers that emulates a conversation with a human. Historically, computers have relied on text-based user interfaces and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to translate the user's desired action into commands the computer understands. While an effective mechanism of completing computing actions, there is a learning curve for the user associated with GUI. Instead, CUIs provide opportunity for the user to communicate with the computer in their natural language rather than in a syntax specific commands.

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A conversational user interface (CUI) is a user interface for computers that emulates a conversation with a human. Historically, computers have relied on text-based user interfaces and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) (such as the user pressing a "back" button) to translate the user's desired action into commands the computer understands. While an effective mechanism of completing computing actions, there is a learning curve for the user associated with GUI.1 Instead, CUIs provide opportunity for the user to communicate with the computer in their natural language rather than in a syntax specific commands.2

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  1. "Conversational Interfaces: Where Are We Today? Where Are We Heading?". Smashing Magazine. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  2. Brownlee, John (2016-04-04). "Conversational Interfaces, Explained". Co.Design. Archived from the original on 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2026-03-03.