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Natural Language Processing (NLP)

🌐 What is Natural Language Processing (NLP)? 🧠

Natural Language Processing, or NLP, is a field of Artificial Intelligence that enables computers to understand, interpret, and interact with human language in a meaningful way. In simple terms, NLP helps machines "read" and "listen" to us, just like we do with each other! 🗣️💻

In our everyday lives, NLP is behind technologies like:

  • Speech recognition (e.g., Siri, Alexa)
  • Chatbots (e.g., customer service bots)
  • Language translation tools (e.g., Google Translate)
  • Text analysis (e.g., sentiment analysis or summarizing articles)

By combining linguistics, computer science, and machine learning, NLP allows computers to understand not just the words, but the context, sentiment, and meaning behind what we say or write. Whether it's a simple search query, a social media post, or a voice command, NLP helps machines respond naturally and intelligently. 📱🔍

As more and more communication happens through text or speech, NLP plays
a vital role in bridging the gap between humans and machines, making interactions faster, easier, and more intuitive. 🌟

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