corpus
/ˈkɔːrpəs/
Definition
A large, structured collection of written texts or data used for analysis, training AI models, or serving as a searchable database.
Etymology
Derived directly from the Latin word for 'body,' the term has been used in English since the 18th century to describe a body of written work. Over time, it transitioned from meaning a collection of literary works to referring to any systematic collection of linguistic or scientific data.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to the collection of academic papers and data that AI tools like Semantic Scholar, Elicit, and Consensus use as their verified knowledge base. It highlights the importance of using a curated source rather than general web data to improve accuracy and reduce hallucinations.
AI for Scientific Literature Mining: PubMed, Semantic Scholar, and What Actually Works
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