TechnologySeptember 4, 2026

coachbot

KOACH-bot

Definition

A software program or artificial intelligence system designed to perform the role of a professional coach, providing guidance, training, or feedback to users.

Etymology

A portmanteau of 'coach,' from the French 'coche' meaning a carriage used for transporting people, and 'bot,' a clipped form of 'robot,' derived from the Czech word 'robota' meaning forced labor.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the automated AI systems currently being deployed to handle routine coaching tasks, highlighting their efficiency and scalability compared to human managers.

AI And The Future Of Coaching

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