Cybernetics in philology. Statement of the problem

INTRODUCTION. The relationship between cybernetics and philology is considered. The rapid development of modern technologies, and artificial intelligence in particular, poses the question of introducing programs focused on humanitarian and technological multidisciplinary approaches to higher education institutions to modern specialists, which, of course, is associated with many difficulties, including psychological ones. The purpose of the study is to consider and analyze the possible application of cybernetics and quantitative methods in philology.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. The main part examines typical modern myths about neural networks and interactions with them by specialists in the field of humanities. One of the main methods of rationalizing unfounded fears of artificial intelligence is an explanation of the mechanism of its algorithms. Detailed comments are given on the prospects that are opened by the joint activities of philologists and programmers. In addition, the issue of introducing cybernetic principles into philological studies of poetry is considered. Thanks to this view of the problem, it will be possible to talk about the reconstruction of poems based on existing discrepancies using artificial intelligence.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. The methodological and practical value of the integration of cybernetics and philology is touched upon, which makes it possible to speak about bringing humanitarian research to a new, “digital” level.

CONCLUSION. It is emphasized that not only philologists need to acquire digital competencies, but it is also important for programmers to have knowledge in the field of language and culture, since further development of AI technologies is impossible without the integration of these two areas.

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