The document presents information about chatbots, including a background on early chatbots like ELIZA, the evolution of chatbots through 6 stages from simple character actors to companions, applications of chatbots in messaging platforms, websites, internal company platforms and toys, benefits like 24/7 availability and reducing costs, challenges like user acceptance and inability to perform complex tasks, and the future potential of chatbots integrated with artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Statistics are presented on industries that may benefit most from chatbots and whether chatbots will completely replace human counterparts. In conclusion, chatbots are seen as a new technology with great future potential that is still in the incubation phase.