NELL: Never-Ending Language Learning

Read the Web
Browse the Knowledge Base!

Can computers learn to read? We think so. "Read the Web" is a research project that attempts to create a computer system that learns over time to read the web. Since January 2010, our computer system called NELL (Never-Ending Language Learner) has been running continuously, attempting to perform two tasks each day:

So far, NELL has accumulated over 50 million candidate beliefs by reading the web, and it is considering these at different levels of confidence. NELL has high confidence in 2,810,379 of these beliefs — these are displayed on this website. It is not perfect, but NELL is learning. You can track NELL's progress below or @cmunell on Twitter, browse and download its knowledge base, read more about our technical approach, or join the discussion group.

Recently-Learned Facts Follow NELL on Twitter

instance iteration date learned confidence
worcester_cathedral_priory is a place of worship 1111 06-jul-2018 99.9  
extension_study is a research project 1111 06-jul-2018 99.4  
volta_ciclistica_inter_de_santa_catarina is a sporting event 1112 24-jul-2018 100.0  
class_living is a machine-learning conference 1111 06-jul-2018 96.4  
desk_operation is an item found on the floor 1111 06-jul-2018 99.8  
the sports leage nascar uses the venue daytona_international_speedway 1114 25-aug-2018 100.0  
henry001 held the position of king 1114 25-aug-2018 100.0  
heathrow_express_train is a transportation system located in the city central_london 1116 12-sep-2018 93.8  
president_obama and michelle_obama are family members 1112 24-jul-2018 93.8  
short_skirts is a clothing item to go with trousers 1111 06-jul-2018 93.8