Covert communication
Covert languages often start with children, as with the M language in Malaysia
What the clandestine M language of Malaysia can tell us about secret languages around the world
The Linguist is CIOL's professional journal.
Covert languages often start with children, as with the M language in Malaysia
What the clandestine M language of Malaysia can tell us about secret languages around the world
As AI innovation snowballs, some developers are calling for a moratorium on new services. We asked stakeholders if the launch of new language-related AI should be put on hold.
John Worne, CIOL CEO
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