If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?

The phrase “linguistic justice” can take on several meanings, but at Pitt, it means meeting students where they’re at.

Large language models such as GPT-5 and Llama systematically rate speakers of German dialects less favorably than those using ...

Metaphor is not merely a literary device but a fundamental cognitive mechanism that shapes how individuals conceptualise and communicate their experiences. In cognitive linguistics, research into ...

Obscuring strategies seek to disguise the true intent of a legislative measure, such as through “phrases of universal appeal.” These are statements that nearly everyone would be sure to agree with, ...

From "yeet" to "social distancing," new words and phrases constantly emerge and evolve in American English. But how do these neologisms—newly coined terms—gain acceptance and become part of mainstream ...

Jonathan Kasstan receives funding from the British Academy. Michelle Sheehan receives funding from The British Academy and The Leverhulme Trust. Anna D. Havinga does not work for, consult, own shares ...

Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and have been widely used for conversational interactions. However, assessing the personality of a given LLM remains a ...

Zakeera Docrat receives funding from the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS). Russell H. Kaschula receives funding from the University of the Western Cape and the ...