A lot of people keep asking this question. There are many definitions of AI, and the answer depends on which one you choose. Take this one:

“The ability of a computer to perform tasks, such as reasoning and learning, that human intelligence is capable of doing”

Botego does learn. But the process of learning for such a commercial software has to be human-controlled. Let’s think of otherwise. If Botego used the information based on statistical analysis of user input, it could have easily been mistaken. Remember how Google bombers manipulated search results using the partially-disclosed Google pagerank algorithm. For a product like Botego serving in customer relations, such an incident is even more unacceptable. So, it was our choice to limit the “intelligence” of Botego to a certain extend.

Here are two more descriptions that Botego can meet even further:

“A generic term commonly used to indicate the inclusion in software of some type of automated application of rules, the results of which give the appearance of “intelligence” on the part of the computer. An example would be a computer which uses language rules to carry on a conversation with the human using the computer.”

“Computational techniques to automate tasks that require human intelligence and the ability to reason.”

The terms “intelligence”, “learn”, and “think” in these definitions are usually in quotes. That itself seems to be the confession as to the limits human could get to, on creating real artificial intelligence. But we don’t care about the limits. The thing is, as long as you perform the expected outcome, it really doesn’t matter whether or not you succeed on Turing Test

So, if you’re a scientist who has spent decades on the science of AI, you’re free to call our technology as “simple pattern matching”. Fair enough. Just be advised that our goal is to satisfy the 90% of what we call “reasonable users*”, and so far this goal is accomplished.

* Anyone who is aware that Botego is a software that doesn’t claim to know everything.

We applied to Seedcamp, a London based fund supporting innovative internet projects. Those who are not incorporated yet seem to have a better chance of qualifying, but still there’s nothing to lose, and a lot to gain, should we proceed to the second round.

Technology is the key element for serving profitability and competitiveness, and innovative companies keep creating new tools for this challenging task. Our company, Yapayzeki Ltd.—our name may be translated “artificial intelligent”—created Botego (short for “Bot with an Ego”, referring to her ability to learn and advance quickly).  Botego offers a new approach to various disciplines, such as customer relations management, marketing, human resources and entertainment.

A bot is software used to automate certain tasks and procedures. A good example would be Google’s spiders, responsible for automatically browsing websites to create an up-to-date index. Botego is designed to interact with people in a human-like way. The context and attitude of the interaction are solely determined by our clients in order to serve their efforts to create a better customer experience.

This unique platform based on our technology, along with our expertise on content, makes us a great partner for any type and size of business.  And this blog is what this is all about. Add it to your favorites and check it out once in a while.”