Eliza

Name: Eliza
Brand: MIT

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ELIZA was an early natural-language computer program created by Joseph Weizenbaum at MIT in the 1960s, best known for simulating a Rogerian psychotherapist through pattern-matching responses.

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Turkle warns AI companions could weaken human connection
As chatbots become easier to confide in, the episode asks whether frictionless validation is displacing the difficult experiences that build empathy, resilience, and community.
Sep 22, 2026 · 23 min

1 episode featuring Eliza

Turkle warns AI companions could weaken human connection