‘PARRY Encounters the DOCTOR’ — Chatbot on Chatbot Action Circa 1973

125 · Daring Fireball · July 8, 2026, 10:47 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses a humorous interaction between two early AI chatbots, PARRY and ELIZA, which showcases the primitive yet entertaining nature of AI conversations in 1973. The author reflects on a published transcript that reveals PARRY's way of simulating a paranoid schizophrenic's responses, providing a glimpse into the early days of artificial intelligence. Additionally, it notes Vint Cerf's recent retirement from Google at 83 years old.