Richard Wallace

AI researcher and chatbot pioneer best known for creating the ALICE chatbot and developing AIML; longtime developer in conversational AI and currently working on neurosymbolic and medical AI at Franz.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 48min

TECH011: The History of AI and Chatbots w/ Dr. Richard Wallace (Tech Podcast)

Dr. Richard Wallace, a trailblazer in AI and creator of the ALICE chatbot, shares his fascinating journey from the 1990s to today's AI landscape. He reveals how a New York Times article sparked his passion and discusses the revolutionary design behind ALICE, incorporating minimalist robotics. Wallace delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the Turing Test and critiques modern AI’s learning methods. He also explores the potential of neurosymbolic AI in medical predictions and reflects on the surprising similarities in human and chatbot language.

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