Computational Linguistics is a term from the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Big Data. It describes the scientific discipline concerned with how computers can understand, process, and even generate human language.
Computational Linguistics is particularly important because it enables computer programmes such as voice assistants, chatbots, or automatic translators to function. A classic example is the automatic translation of texts, for instance with Google Translate: here, Computational Linguistics is used to analyse how words and sentences relate to each other in order to deliver the best possible translation.
Computational linguistics is encountered in everyday life, for example, when a smartphone converts spoken language into text, or when apps tailor personal recommendations based on our word choices. This technology is becoming increasingly relevant for businesses, for instance, in analysing customer feedback or optimising service processes.
By using computational linguistics, large amounts of text or conversations can be analysed automatically. This saves time, reduces costs, and helps to make better decisions.
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