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The 50-year quest for AI virtual assistants
The Vergecast
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This chapter explores the history of virtual digital assistants, beginning with a significant visit to Xerox PARC in 1979. It highlights the creation of the first conversational user interface and the pioneering system GUS, which laid the groundwork for modern AI-driven assistants.
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