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Natural language processing (NLP)

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TL;DR. A field of AI enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

Technical Definition

A field of AI enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

How it works

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence focused on the interaction between computers and human languages. It involves developing algorithms and models that allow machines to process, analyze, understand, and generate text or speech. NLP is crucial for applications like translation, sentiment analysis, and voice assistants.

Related Concepts

  • Language model — A language model is a statistical tool used to predict the probability of a sequence of words occurring in a natural language.

Further Reading

  • Wikipedia — Glossary of AI