Chatbots Through Time

This reading and reflection worksheet compares the 1960s chatbot ELIZA with modern conversational AI like ChatGPT. Students analyze how language models have evolved in complexity, accuracy, and understanding. The comprehension questions encourage comparison of dataset types, technological limits, and historical importance. Learners also reflect on how early innovations laid the groundwork for today’s AI-driven communication tools. The activity develops reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and digital literacy awareness.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading for Comparison and Contrast

Science and Technology – Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

Digital Literacy – Understanding Conversational AI Systems

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Technological Change Over Time

This worksheet is part of our History of AI collection.