Another Wave: A BASIC ELIZA Turns the PC Generation On to AI | HackerNoon
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In 1977, Creative Computing published a BASIC ELIZA knock-off, perfectly timed with the explosion of personal computers like the Commodore Pet, Apple II, and TRS-80, influencing millions of hobbyists to explore artificial intelligence.
The BASIC ELIZA's simplicity catalyzed a wave of AI interest among non-professionals, resulting in countless derivatives created in various programming languages, making it one of the most replicated programs ever.
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