In a significant linguistic nod to the ever-evolving technology space, Collins Dictionary has crowned "AI," an acronym for artificial intelligence, as the Word of the Year for 2023, according to a report from AFP. This prestigious accolade was bestowed by the lexicographers at Collins Dictionary, who discerned a remarkable surge in the usage of this term throughout the year, solidifying its status as the dominant topic of conversation.
Alex Beecroft, the managing director of Collins, underscored the remarkable ascendancy of AI's influence in the year 2023. He emphasized, "The impact of AI has been impossible to ignore in 2023, as it swiftly transitioned from a futuristic concept to an integral part of our daily lives, much like email, streaming, and other once-futuristic technologies."
To arrive at this decision, Collins Dictionary meticulously scrutinized the vast expanse of the Collins Corpus, a colossal database containing over 20 billion words sourced from diverse written materials, including websites, newspapers, magazines, and globally published books. The analysis encompassed spoken language culled from radio broadcasts, television programs, and everyday conversations. The Collins team continually updates the Corpus with new data to keep a pulse on the emergence of novel words and evolving meanings.
Beecroft further remarked, "The evolving usage of 'AI' in the Collins Corpus has consistently been a source of intrigue, and there was no doubt that it was the focal point of discussions in 2023."
In addition to "AI," Collins Dictionary also featured a selection of noteworthy words in its 2023 list:
"Nepo baby" – A term employed to describe the offspring of celebrities who have found success in fields akin to those of their famous parents.
"Greedflation" – Denoting the profit generation by companies amid a backdrop of rising living costs.
"Ulez" – Referring to the ultra-low emission zone in London, which imposes penalties on the drivers of highly polluting vehicles.
Contemporary social media lexicon, such as "deinfluencing" or "de-influencing," signifying the act of cautioning followers against certain commercial products.
"Bazball" – Coined in homage to New Zealand cricketer and coach Brendon McCullum, nicknamed Baz, known for promoting a philosophy characterized by relaxed minds, aggressive strategies, and a surge of positive energy.
"Permacrisis" – Defined as "an extended period of instability and insecurity," which was the Collins Word of the Year in 2022.
It is worth noting that "lockdown" earned the Word of the Year title in 2020, while "Brexit" held the distinction in 2016. The selection of "AI" for 2023 reflects the ever-evolving landscape of language, propelled by the rapid advancements in technology and its integration into our daily lives.
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