Inventing ELIZA - How the First Chatbot Shaped the Future of AI
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A new book called "Inventing ELIZA" was published by MIT Press on July 14, 2026, exploring how ELIZA, the first chatbot ever created, helped shape modern artificial intelligence. Written by eight authors, the 350-page book traces the lasting impact of this early conversational program on today's AI landscape. It offers readers a deeper look at how one pioneering software tool laid the groundwork for the chatbots and AI systems we use today.
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