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title: "Natural Language Processing (“NLP”)"
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# Natural Language Processing (“NLP”)

> A type of AI that enables computers to understand spoken and written human language. NLP enables features like text and speech recognition on devices.

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Checked: 2026-10-10

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A type of AI that enables computers to understand spoken and written human language. NLP enables features like text and speech recognition on devices.

Source: [Hong Kong Judiciary GenAI Guidelines (Annex)](https://www.judiciary.hk/doc/en/court_services_facilities/guidelines_on_the_use_of_generative_ai.pdf) (checked 2026-10-10)

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