Inside NLP’s 2025 Revolution: How AI Finally Learned to Understand Us
Last Updated on August 28, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Parsa Kohzadi
Originally published on Towards AI.
Discover how transformers, deep learning, and massive language data made machines fluent in human language.
Every time you say “Hey Siri,” get an autocomplete suggestion, or translate a sentence on Google, you’re witnessing one of the most powerful forces in modern AI:
This article explores the transformative changes in Natural Language Processing (NLP) leading up to 2025, emphasizing the importance of deep learning, transformers, and the increasing availability of vast language data that empower machines to understand, generate, and even summarize human language more effectively than before. It discusses the evolution of NLP technologies, their real-world applications, and their foundational role in smart technologies such as virtual assistants, chatbots, and automated transcription services.
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