Vector Semantics and Word Embeddings in Natural Language Processing

Learn about vector semantics and word embeddings in this comprehensive lecture covering fundamental concepts of natural language processing. Explore representation learning techniques and dive deep into various aspects of word meaning. Understand the distributional hypothesis and its importance in modern NLP applications. Master the principles of vector semantics and the influential word2vec model for creating word embeddings. Conclude by examining practical applications including visualization techniques, solving word analogies, and understanding potential biases in embedding models.