Speaking with Code

A Reflection on Computational Linguistics

Will Nzeuton

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Speaking with Code is a blog where I discuss various topics within the realms of Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics.

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The Environmental Cost of AI's Genius

January 16, 2025

When you type a question into Google, the energy it uses to generate your search results is sufficient to power a 60-watt lightbulb for about 17 seconds. But when you ask ChatGPT a question, that same lightbulb could stay lit for nearly 3 minutes. The reason behind the gap lies in the differences between how these systems function. A Google search scours pre-indexed web pages to retrieve relevant information, leveraging systems optimized for speed and efficiency. ChatGPT, on the other hand, dynamically constructs a response by processing your input, referencing billions of parameters, and performing...

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16 November 2024

The Rising Influence of AI on Everyday Language

AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives in the form of integrated writing assistants, search engine summarizers, and even the iPhone’s upcoming Apple Intelligence. With practically everybody with access to the internet having powerful AI writing tools at their disposal, it’s no surprise that AI text can be found everywhere from social media captions to news...

06 October 2024

ChatGPT Could Potentially Harm African Writers

As AI chatbots continue to evolve and grow more popular, millions of people around the world are taking advantage of tools such as ChatGPT to effortlessly create written content. Scientific authors seem to be no exception. A popular graph has been going around that shows a significant increase in the occurrence of the word “delve” in the title or abstract of research papers...

19 January 2024

How NLP is Changing Modern Marketing

With recent advancements in NLP, it’s rapidly taking over many different fields. Unsurprisingly, marketing is no exception and companies have been turning to these novel technologies in search of improving brand image and increasing sales. Yet, as is often the case with advancements in AI, there loom certain ethical considerations that cannot be disregarded. One of the methods...

09 April 2023

Why NLP is Unfair to Developing Countries

The benefits of Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools are seen everywhere in day-to-day life. They are responsible for autocorrect tools, virtual assistants like Siri, and are the backbone of every search engine. However, not all languages are created equal when it comes to compatibility with common NLP techniques, limiting many people’s access to strong NLP tools for...

30 January 2023

Developers are Running Out of Data to Train Large Language Models with

When it comes to making any machine-learning model, the first step is collecting data. The data is the backbone of the model and is the key determining factor in how effective the model will be, issues in the data will lead to issues in the output of the model. Large language models (LLMs) are no exception, so running out of high-quality language data could slow down the progression...

02 January 2023

The Dangers of CL and NLP Systems

The applications of Computational Linguistics (CL) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) systems are seen everywhere in day-to-day life. Search engines, virtual assistants, translation apps, and email all use these systems. As CL and NLP systems advance and become more commonly used, it’s critical to recognize the pitfalls and ethical implications that may accompany them....