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As AI technologies became more accessible, tools like ChatGPT emerged, showcasing the potential for natural language processing (NLP) to interact with users in human-like ways. This democratization of AI technology has created an illusion that AI has only recently come into its own, despite decades of foundational work and theoretical development. With tools like neural networks, the public now engages with AI on a level never before imagined, eliciting a variety of emotional responses, including fear, skepticism, and wonder.