The Interface of Linguistic Theory and Digital Technology: Emerging Trends and Applications

Abstract

The rapid advancement of digital technology has significantly transformed the study and application of linguistic theory. From early structuralist models to contemporary computational and cognitive frameworks, linguistics has increasingly intersected with digital tools that enable large-scale language analysis, automated processing, and real-world applications. This article explores the dynamic interface between linguistic theory and digital technology, highlighting emerging trends such as computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), corpus linguistics, and artificial intelligence (AI). It examines how theoretical linguistic models inform technological development and, conversely, how digital innovations reshape linguistic inquiry. The paper also discusses practical applications in education, communication, healthcare, and social media, while addressing challenges related to ethics, bias, and language diversity. By analyzing this interdisciplinary convergence, the study emphasizes the growing relevance of linguistic theory in the digital age and its potential to shape future technological and social landscapes.