Show HN: This Word Does Not Exist (thisworddoesnotexist.com)

Article summary

A machine learning algorithm has been used to invent and define new words, with the goal of creating a tool for generating fictional words and definitions. The algorithm was trained on a dataset of text and can produce words and definitions that are similar to real ones. The project allows users to generate their own words and definitions, and also provides a link to a Twitter bot that can generate definitions for made-up words. The algorithm's output can be used for creative writing, fantasy world-building, and other applications.

Main themes

• machine learning
• natural language processing
• creative writing
• fantasy world-building
• password generation
• company naming
• bias in AI systems
• linguistic creativity

What commenters say

• The algorithm's training data may introduce biases into the generated words and definitions, reflecting the biases present in the training data.
• The generated words and definitions can be useful for creative writing and fantasy world-building, but may also produce strange or unrealistic results.
• The project has potential applications in areas such as password generation and company naming, but may require additional development to be useful in these contexts.
• The algorithm's ability to generate compound words and definitions is impressive, but may also be influenced by the quality of the training data.
• The project's use of a blacklist to reject real words is a good approach, but may not be sufficient to capture all rare or obscure words.
• The generated words and definitions can be humorous and entertaining, but may also be nonsensical or unrealistic in some cases.