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Interacting with computers: John Zakos at TEDxThessaloniki

2,412 views · Published 17 January 2013 · 19:11 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Is there a way to make computers and machines more humanised? According to Yannis Zakos the answer is yes. Personality and human form are bestowed upon computers through the use of artificial intelligence, like the virtual person technology developed by Zakos. In his talk he explains the various ways conversational humanised interaction alters our current perception on use of devices, gradually transformed from simply clicking a button to actually talking to them.

*Note: Because of his Greek origins Mr. Zakos makes a short intro in Greek and he starts his talk in English after 01:22.

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