<p>For 20 years, this computational linguistics competition has inspired new generations of innovators in AI and language preservation</p>
Computational linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that combines computer science and linguistics to understand and model human language using computational methods. It involves the development of algorithms and software that can process and analyze natural language data.
Language preservation refers to efforts aimed at maintaining and revitalizing languages that are endangered or at risk of falling out of use. This can involve documentation, education, and the use of technology to support language learning and usage.