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#1119 Anna Ivanova: Language and Large Language Models

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The Language-Cognition Connection

This chapter explores the complex interplay between language processing and cognitive functions in the brain. It highlights how specific neural networks are activated during tasks involving language, such as reading and listening, while also differentiating these from networks used for other cognitive tasks like math. The discussion includes recent findings on the independence of language processing and the reliance on shared mechanisms for both spoken and written language, emphasizing the significance of brain decoding in understanding how language is processed.

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