From ‘Vibe Coding’ to ‘Meme Coin’: New AI and Social Media Terms Added to the Dictionary
From ‘Vibe Coding’ to ‘Meme Coin’: New AI and Social Media Terms Added to the Dictionary Various terms and vocabulary related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) are now being incorporated into dictionaries. Previously confined to social media, the tech sector, and everyday casual conversation, these terms have seen such widespread usage recently that even prestigious dictionaries have begun to recognize them. The online version of the renowned Merriam-Webster dictionary —a staple in American libraries and schools for decades—has added numerous new terms and phrases related to AI and technology. The latest additions to this dictionary, which evolved from a collection of words first published in 1806, were announced in September. The new entries include terms such as ‘agentic’ and ‘natural language processing.’ Additionally, words rooted in the language used by social media users have also been included. According to experts, this latest list is particularly noteworthy due to the level...