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Lessons from the very first chatbot

Aug 11, 2026 · 40m
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  • ELIZA, the first chatbot, was created by Joseph Weizenbaum as a demonstration.
  • Weizenbaum later regretted ELIZA's impact as people believed it was sentient.
  • ELIZA offers lessons on AI's perception and our relationship with technology.

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