Obviously, they can’t, but computers can scan through text and deduct human opinions from factual information. This branch of natural-language processing (NLP) is called ‘information extraction’ and is used by a consortium of three universities for sorting facts and opinions for Homeland Security. Read more…
Obviously, they can’t, but computers can scan through text and deduct human opinions from factual information. This branch of natural-language processing (NLP) is called ‘information extraction’ and is used by a consortium of three universities for sorting facts and opinions for Homeland Security. Read more…
Links: Primidi, ZDNet
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@ 08:20
Why is it obvious that a computer can’t have an opinion? One definition of an opinion is “a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty”. It’s standard fare for AI programs to develop and maintain beliefs about the world and to associate some measure of uncertainty with them. The propositions underlying the beliefs can range from very objective (Dr. Hyde is in Operating Room Six) to more subjective (AMZN is a better short term investment today than GOOG).