Departmental Seminar -Exploring Neural and Computational Language Processes through Large Language Models by Dr. Jingyuan Sun
| Dates: | 4 December 2024 |
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| Times: | 13:00 - 14:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Department of Computer Science |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Dr.Jingyuan Sun |
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Dr. Sun’s talk explores the intersection of neurolinguistics and computational linguistics, emphasizing how Large Language Models (LLMs) offer valuable insights into brain-based language processing. Neurolinguistics has made strides in mapping when and where the brain processes language, but the intricate mechanisms of semantic extraction and integration remain elusive. We discuss how LLMs—designed initially for tasks like next-word prediction—serve as effective models for probing these neural processes. Furthermore, we highlight how LLMs are instrumental in decoding neural activity, enabling the reconstruction of perceived language and supporting brain-computer interface advancements. This cross-disciplinary approach provides new perspectives on cognitive mechanisms and underscores the role of LLMs in advancing our understanding of the brain’s language processing systems.
Speaker
Dr.Jingyuan Sun
Role: Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science
Organisation: The University of Manchester
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Kilburn_TH 1.3
Kilburn Building
Manchester
