Episode 29: When Language Meets Intelligence: NLP’s Role in AI

 In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Başer sits down with Defne Baysal to explore how natural language processing (NLP) fuels the future of artificial intelligence. Drawing on insights from cutting-edge research—from explainable AI in NLP, to legal applications linking Supreme Court hearings with judgments, to the evolution of distributed AI systems—they uncover how machines are learning to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Together, they dive into the challenges of transparency, the promise of neuroscience-inspired tools, and the growing role of NLP in education and justice.Tune in to discover how words, data, and intelligence come together to reshape how we communicate with AI—and how AI, in turn, transforms our world.