It’s funny how sarcasm is associated with humor. “To tear flesh like a dog,” is not a jolly image, but the word nonetheless derives from the Greek sarkazein, meaning just that. It evolved to mean “to ...

Researchers say their new algorithm trained on a database of various TV show clips can detect sarcasm 75% of the time. By Tom Hawking Published May 17, 2024 1:17 PM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut out sarcasm. Why? Because sarcasm is actually hostility disguised as humor. Despite smiling outwardly, many people who receive sarcastic ...

Sarcasm is notoriously tricky to convey through text, and the subtle changes in tone that convey sarcasm often confuse computer algorithms as well, limiting virtual assistants and content analysis ...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Supatra Tovar tells SheKnows that kids at this age go through significant cognitive changes, which makes sarcasm more appealing and easier to use. “Tweens have the ability to ...

Whether it's political, economic, or social turmoil, the modern world can be hard to cope with. We need every tool that can help us—and humor should not be underestimated. A good joke can make even ...

Sarcasm detection and sentiment analysis represent critical challenges in the interpretation of social media communications. The subtle and often context-dependent nature of sarcasm complicates ...

Researchers built an AI sarcasm detector that decodes the emotions behind an audio recording and transcribes it into text with corresponding emojis. Researchers at the University of Groningen’s Speech ...

Ever have a conversation with a colleague that blows up? You may think it was just a normal conversation—but later, you learn the other person’s feelings were hurt. You thought you were just talking ...

A team of university researchers in the Netherlands says they've developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that can recognize sarcasm, according to a new report. The Guardian reported on ...