On December 4, 2025, a talk titled “Artificial Intelligence and Linguistics: The Past, Present, and Future of the Relationship” was given by Research Assistant Yasin Taşdemir from Istanbul University, organized by our Linguistics Department.
The presentation examined the historical development of artificial intelligence, its current capabilities, and its potential future interactions with the field of linguistics. Taşdemir discussed the transformation of AI from early rule-based systems to today’s deep learning models, highlighting the crucial role of linguistic theory in natural language processing (NLP). He also addressed the interaction between linguistic knowledge and large language models, the future of meaning representation, and the ethical and methodological considerations of AI-supported linguistic research.
The event drew significant interest and high participation. Following the presentation, attendees’ questions were answered, leading to a fruitful discussion on the contributions of AI to linguistic research and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
