Computational linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that combines computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), and linguistics to understand, analyze, and generate human language. It involves the application of computational methods and models to linguistic questions, with the aim of enhancing communication, revolutionizing language technology, and elevating human-computer interaction.
For instance, a computational linguist might develop a machine learning model to analyze the syntax and semantics of a particular language variety, or create a chatbot that can understand and generate natural language text.