The joy of lex: Chatbot.

The article examines how humans form strong emotional attachments to chatbots, particularly companion programs such as Nomi, Replika, and Character AI, which provide constant emotional support and companionship. It traces the evolution of these systems from Joseph Weizenbaum's 1966 program Eliza at...

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Publicado en:Prospect no. 343; p. 26
Autor principal: Ogilvie, Sarah
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Prospect Publishing Limited Dec2025
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Sumario:The article examines how humans form strong emotional attachments to chatbots, particularly companion programs such as Nomi, Replika, and Character AI, which provide constant emotional support and companionship. It traces the evolution of these systems from Joseph Weizenbaum's 1966 program Eliza at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to modern chatbots built on large language models, highlighting their psychological impact and ethical implications.