Introduction to the special issue on natural language generation (original) (raw)

1998, Computational Linguistics

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The special issue on natural language generation (NLG) highlights the evolution and significance of NLG within the broader context of natural language processing. It addresses the disparity in research focus compared to natural language understanding (NLU), emphasizing the challenges unique to generating language from underlying meanings. Historical perspectives are discussed, tracing the development of the field since its inception, notably in the 1970s, and recognizing contributions from foundational work as well as contemporary developments. This issue aims to showcase the diverse activities and innovations in NLG, aiming to bridge the gap in representation within computational linguistics.

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