WIB x Alexandre Mercier: The Foundations of Natural Language Processing

In recent years, artificial intelligence has taken center stage in public discourse — but did you know that many of these systems have been around for much longer?

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is far more than just ChatGPT. It’s a dynamic field that has quietly shaped the way we interact with technology for decades. In this session, we’ll take you beyond the buzzwords and headlines. You'll gain a solid foundation to engage in meaningful conversations about AI and language. Together, we'll explore the origins of NLP, early methods, and the key concepts and applications driving innovation today