A linguist explains what makes human English human, and why you shouldn’t overdo it with large language models.

As today’s Word of the Day demonstrates, even the most subtle auditory experiences can be captured through carefully chosen vocabulary.

A recent pair of trademark decisions by the US Supreme Court and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) have clarified how non-English language ...

At PCMag, I review AI and productivity software—everything from chatbots to to-do list apps. In my free time, I’m likely cooking something, playing a game, or tinkering with my computer. I’ve been ...

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New research demonstrates that preclinical cognitive decline may be identifiable through subtle language shifts. An analysis ...

Fernanda Villalobos of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how Mexican trademark law now allows descriptive signs to acquire protection through market use and consumer recognition ...

A federal district court in Northern California ruled in favor of Cameo, a platform that allows users to get personalized video messages from celebrities and ordered OpenAI to stop using “Cameo” in ...

If you speak more than one language, you’ve probably noticed that some words just don’t click no matter how many times you read the definition. For certain vocabulary, especially abstract or complex ...

AI writing tools are designed to help you generate, rewrite, summarize, and refine text—whether you’re drafting an essay, polishing a work report, or trying to make your writing clearer. These tools ...

Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: “A gentle answer turns away ...