noun
a word that is used to refer to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality
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The Eliza effect refers to the tendency for people to attribute human-like qualities to computer programs.
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I experienced the Eliza effect when I found myself talking to my phone as if it could understand me.
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I totally fell for the Eliza effect and thought my virtual assistant was my new best friend.
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The Eliza effect can be seen in how we interact with technology, often treating it as if it has emotions and intentions.