The human ability to process language is at once profoundly intuitive and extraordinarily complex. You’re doing it now, automatically ascribing meaning to this string of seemingly random symbols. We look for similar patterns and easily relatable words and that’s what NLP provides us. How bad would it be if we just had random words splattered all over the page not making any sense, simply absurd! That’s why Artificial Intelligence leans on NLP to be more effective.
NLP: the ‘brain’ behind Alexa and Siri:
In recent times, NLP – Natural Language Processing – has become a buzzword and it has crossed our eyes or ears more than often. NLP is one of the top trends and is here to stay. It is overhauling the technological world and making information accessible and easy for people. NLP is the brain behind two of the world’s favorite voice assistants’ aka Alexa and Siri which are minting millions in profits. Say a thing and they’ll process it for you, all of this is the fruit of NLP. According to Business Insider’s report, Alexa industry could surpass $19 billion revenue by 2021. The Apple Inc.’s 65% revenue comes from iPhone and as of 2020 there are 660 million active Siri users.
NLP helps Alexa and Siri to understand your commands:
The reason behind the accuracy and smartness two of the world’s best friends’ aka Alexa and Siri is NLP. In simplest terms, Natural Language Processing (NLP) implies the process of conversion of speech into meaningful information and ideas that can be processed by computer to entertain a query. When a command is given to Alexa or Siri, it captures the signal and signal processing is performed via using Hidden Markov Model system. After noise removal, important words are retained.
The words are then recorded in your command by Amazon or Apple. The whole recording of speech is transferred to the cloud (Amazon/Apple’s server) for analysis which leads to it breaking the order into various sounds. That’s where it relies on the database to assess the words according to the sounds. Leading to it identifying words and carrying out the actions. Ending it with server’s sending the info to the device and Alexa or Siri speaking it out.
Closing thoughts:
In nutshell, NLP is basically about computer learning, analyzing and interpreting human language. We can simply look to the fact that Natural language processing (NLP) is a fast-rising presence in our lives, from Alexa and Siri giving us suggestions about shopping and dinner choices to switching on our electronic appliances. So, considering the futuristic nature of NLP and its dire need in the technological world it’s fair enough to say it’s an important skill to learn NLP. Also, it is quite necessary to highlight the fact that NLP is leading the way in data science learning of sorts. Simply, Machines no longer need to be designed to comprehend us thanks to NLP. They prefer to learn about our language structures by experience and usage.
Let LuxPM help you to embrace the journey of NLP:
It is aptly said that “A stitch at nine saves nine.” Similar is the case with Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence Technology. Companies who are embracing these technologies at the right time will definitely outnumber their competitors in the recent decade. At LuxPM, we help companies to embark the journey of creating and developing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing based products. If you are ready to out-stand your rivals and gain a strategic and competitive edge over them, now is the right time to get in touch with LuxPM.
