Collins dictionary picks AI as the word of the year

Collins Dictionary has announced "AI" as its 2023 word of the year, defining it as the "modeling of human mental functions by computer programs." Described as the impending technological revolution, AI's swift development and widespread discussions led to its selection. While initially captivating for replicating human speech, it also prompted concerns about computers mastering language. Collins' choice underscores the profound impact and ongoing discourse surrounding artificial intelligence.

“If computers were suddenly experts in that most human of domains, language, what next? Cue an explosion of debate, scrutiny, and prediction, and more than enough justification for Collins’ 2023 Word of the Year: AI,” said a statement by Collins.