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Teaching a Computer Word Meaning Without a Dictionary

When I started learning Natural Language Processing (NLP), one question bugged me: how does a computer understand words? The honest answer is that it doesn't. Computers only understand numbers. So before a model can work with language, we have to turn words into numbers, and the way we do it makes a huge difference. That is what word embeddings are about. In this post I'll explain what they are,…

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Texas HB 149 vs the EU AI Act: What Engineers Must Build

This article is an engineering and governance analysis, not legal advice. Legal applicability and interpretation should be reviewed with qualified counsel.

  • Texas HB 149 applies to businesses in Texas, regardless of size.
  • EU AI Act has phased implementation, starting in 2025.
  • TRAIGA lacks EU-style risk classification system.

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