Artificial intelligence is entering what might be known as its “Cheers” era, when every chatbot will know your name.

“Cheers,” the long-running sitcom, was based on the premise that bartenders and bar regulars get to know each other, their history, their preferences and their strengths and weaknesses as they spend time together. When Norm Peterson—played by George Wendt, who died last week—walked through the door, he was greeted by name.