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ELIZA Interaction
- In 1966, an MIT administrative assistant, "Maggie Smith," confided in ELIZA, a psychotherapy program.
- This highlighted the human tendency to engage emotionally even with simple programs.
ELIZA's Effectiveness
- ELIZA's effectiveness stemmed from its ability to reflect user input, mimicking conversation.
- This simple pattern-matching proved surprisingly valuable, demonstrating AI's potential.
Thinking vs. Feeling
- AI discussions primarily focus on intelligence (thinking), neglecting feeling (sentience).
- This gap is problematic, as trust in AI hinges on emotional connection, not just intellect.