Computational Linguistics

What is Diachronic Analysis in NLP?

Language is constantly evolving, and now, computers can map its journey. Diachronic analysis is the fascinating field where AI sifts…

5 months ago

The Shape of a Word: Intro to Word Embeddings

How does a computer understand that "king" is to "queen" as "man" is to "woman"? We dive into the magic…

5 months ago

Can AI Understand a Poem?

An AI can write a surprisingly convincing poem, but can it truly understand one? We explore the immense linguistic and…

5 months ago

The Problem with Voice-to-Text

Ever dictated a simple message only to have your phone produce utter nonsense? The frustration is real, but the reasons…

5 months ago

Are You a Robot? The Grammar of CAPTCHA

From warped text to "select all images with traffic lights", how does a CAPTCHA test for humanity? These web security…

5 months ago

The Logic of Autocorrect

Why does your phone insist on changing "well" to "we'll", yet hilariously fumbles simple words? The answer lies not in…

5 months ago

The Internet’s New Accent

You know that robotic, strangely chipper text-to-speech voice narrating countless online videos? It’s more than just a convenient feature; it's…

5 months ago

The Zip File’s Hidden Language

Ever wondered how a zip file shrinks data? The secret isn't just computer magic; it's a hidden language built on…

5 months ago

The Language of the Looms: Jacquard’s Code

Long before Silicon Valley, a different kind of code was being written—not in silicon, but in cardboard and thread. The…

5 months ago

The Translator’s Trap: Can AI Outsmart False Friends?

False friends are words that look the same in different languages but mean wildly different things—a classic trap for language…

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