Collins Dictionary Names AI As 2023 Word Of The Year
Collins Dictionary selects "AI" as its 2023 word of the year, highlighting the technology's rapid development and massive cultural impact. The abbreviation for artificial intelligence beats out other popular terms like "nepo baby" and "de-influencing."
Collins Dictionary names "AI" as its 2023 word of the year, defining the abbreviation as the modeling of human mental functions by computer programs. The UK-based publisher notes that artificial intelligence represents the next great technological revolution and generates massive amounts of discussion throughout the year.
The dictionary points out that AI's ability to mimic human speech both fascinates and worries the public. As computers master this distinctly human domain, an explosion of debate, scrutiny, and prediction follows, making the three-letter acronym a clear choice for the annual honor.
The announcement comes as the inaugural Global AI Safety Summit begins at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom. AI beats out other notable shortlisted terms for the top spot, including "de-influencing," "nepo baby," "canon event," and "ultra-processed foods."