Linguistic Practice

Linguistic practice examines how language is used in real-world contexts, focusing on the interplay between social norms, technological advancements, and cognitive processes. Current research investigates how societal shifts influence language change (e.g., gender-inclusive language), explores the alignment of large language models with human values to mitigate biases, and analyzes how visual input constrains linguistic choices across different languages. These studies contribute to a deeper understanding of language's dynamic nature and have implications for fields such as computational linguistics, sociolinguistics, and the development of more ethical and effective AI systems.