Month: September 2023

Words as Items: A Computational Model of Semantic Classification

Imagine you’re trying to classify objects as either small or big. You want to know if there’s a way to use distributional semantic models, which create word vector spaces, to accurately perform this task. Well, scientists developed a cool computational model to find out! They created different models and tested their performance in classifying over […]

Published on September 11, 2023

Decoding the Mystery: How Predictability Affects Children’s Word Learning

In the whimsical world of word learning, what makes a word an easy nut to crack? Researchers set out to uncover the secrets by exploring the relationship between predictability and the age at which children start using different words. Using intricate language models, they measured the surprisal or unexpectedness of words in child-directed speech. Turns […]

Published on September 11, 2023

U.S. Workers Fearful of Job Loss to AI

Imagine you’re a skilled jigsaw puzzle solver, but suddenly there’s a new, super-fast puzzle-solving machine that threatens to take your job. That’s how some American workers feel about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association reveals widespread concerns among workers that AI could replace them in their jobs. […]

Published on September 11, 2023