Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL)

The Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting research in the field of computational linguistics, which combines linguistics and computer science to help machines understand human language. It organizes conferences, publishes research papers, and fosters collaboration among researchers, educators, and industry professionals. Through its efforts, ACL aims to advance technologies like natural language processing, machine translation, and speech recognition, ultimately improving how computers interact with human language. The organization serves as a hub for innovations that enhance communication between humans and machines.