Computational Humor
A branch of computational linguistics and artificial intelligence that uses computers to study humor. It involves the generation and detection of humor, which can be complex due to the intricacies of humor that often rely on context, timing, and cultural knowledge.
Areas of application
- Humor generation
- Humor detection
- Sarcasm detection
- Irony detection
- Comedy writing
- Joke recognition
- Amusement park attractions
- Virtual assistants
- Chatbots
Example
An AI system that generates jokes based on a given prompt or topic, using algorithms and natural language processing techniques to create humor that is both relevant and enjoyable to a particular audience.