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This chapter explores the history of virtual assistants, starting from the 1970s with the initial concept of a conversational user interface at Xerox PARC, to the present day with advancements in large language models. It highlights the evolution of the technology and the enduring appeal of the virtual assistant concept.
- Initial concept of conversational user interface at Xerox PARC in the 1970s
- Development of GUS (Genial Understander System)
- Influence of Steve Jobs and Xerox PARC on the development of the graphical user interface
- Recent resurgence of interest in conversational user interfaces with the advent of large language models like ChatGPT
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