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{{short description|Computer interface that emulates a conversation with a human}}

A '''conversational interface''' (CUI) is a [[user interface]] for computers that emulates a conversation with a real human. Historically, computers have relied on [[text-based user interface]]s and [[graphical user interface]]s (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<ref>{{cite web |title=Conversational Interfaces: Where Are We Today? Where Are We Heading? |website=Smashing Magazine |url=https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2016/07/conversational-interfaces-where-are-we-today-where-are-we-heading/ |ref={{SfnRef|Smashing Magazine}} |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref>. Instead, CUIs provide opportunity for the user to communicate with the computer in their natural language rather than in a syntax specific commands. <ref>{{cite web |last=Brownlee |first=John |title=Conversational Interfaces, Explained |website=Co.Design |date=2016-04-04 |url=https://www.fastcodesign.com/3058546/conversational-interfaces-explained |ref=harv |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref>