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natural language processing

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[nach-er-uhl lang-gwij pros-es-ing, nach-ruhl] / ˈnætʃ ər əl ˈlæŋ gwɪdʒ ˌprɒs ɛs ɪŋ, ˈnætʃ rəl /

noun

Computers.
  1. the application of machine learning algorithms to the analysis, understanding, and manipulation of written or spoken examples of human language. NLP


Etymology

Origin of natural language processing

First recorded in 1965–70

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As an MIT computer-science professor, Regina Barzilay was used to living on the bleeding edge of innovation, teaching computers to understand words in the nascent field of natural language processing.

From MarketWatch

She’s been using AI for content moderation since 2016, when she released an anonymous social network app called Candid that relied on natural language processing to detect misinformation.

From Los Angeles Times

Bak's research goal is to develop a digital health solution based on using natural language processing and psychological theories to promote preventive health behaviors.

From Science Daily

"With advancements in machine learning and natural language processing algorithms, AI is uniquely positioned to identify vulnerable consumers and to help employees better serve and empower these customers."

From Science Daily

The outcomes gain significance amid the increasing importance of comprehending natural language processing.

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