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Google exec says speech, natural language recognition among search's biggest challenges

2013-03-11 13:07:51| InfoWorld: Top News

As Google aims to expand search's ability to answer increasingly difficult questions based on contextual information, several key obstacles still stand in its way. Knowledge Graph, a feature designed to put users' searches in context and deliver tailored results, as well as understanding speech, natural language and conversation are the four biggest technological challenges the company faces today, said Amit Singhal, Google's senior vice president of search.

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Hawaii Sign Language found to be distinct language

2013-03-02 00:59:07| Airlines - Topix.net

Linguists say they have determined that a unique sign language, possibly dating back to the 1800s or before, is being used in Hawaii, marking the first time in 80 years a previously unknown language - spoken or signed - has been documented in the U.S. Researchers will formally announce their findings this weekend showing it's not a dialect of ... (more)

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Roots of language in human and bird biology: Genes activated for...

2013-02-15 06:42:09| Biotech - Topix.net

Roots of Language in Human and Bird Biology: Genes Activated for Human Speech Similar to Ones Used by Singing Songbirds These results, which are not yet published, show that gene products produced for speech in the cortical and basal ganglia regions of the human brain correspond to similar molecules in the vocal communication areas of the brains of ... (more)

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Language 'time machine' a Rosetta Stone for lost tongues

2013-02-13 00:54:18| CNET News.com

In an attempt to preserve endangered languages, UC Berkeley scientists create a computer program that reconstructs ancient tongues using their modern descendants. [Read more]

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