human-computer interaction

Hey Siri: The Unwritten Grammar of Voice Commands

Have you ever noticed you talk to Siri differently than you talk to a person? We've developed a unique "Machine…

10 months ago

Teaching AI Emotion: The Linguistics of Sentiment Analysis

How do we teach a machine to understand sarcasm or the subtle disappointment in a 'fine' review? This exploration delves…

10 months ago

The ELIZA Effect: Why We Talk to Chatbots Like They’re Human

Have you ever found yourself saying "please" and "thank you" to a chatbot or voice assistant? This is the ELIZA…

10 months ago

Building Languages for Machines: The Linguistic Principles Behind Programming Languages

We think of Python or Java as "computer languages," but they are fundamentally constructed languages built on core linguistic principles.…

10 months ago

The Ghost in the Machine: How Linguists Teach Computers to Understand Ambiguity

Ever wonder how your phone knows you mean the band Queen, not a monarch? This post explores the linguistic challenge…

10 months ago

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