In an episode of "The Simpsons," Professor Frink, left, demonstrates his latest creation: a sarcasm detector. ©2003 THE SIMPSONS and TTCFFC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FOX In an episode of “The Simpsons,” mad ...

Whether it's political, economic, or social turmoil, the modern world can be hard to cope with. So, we need every tool that ...

Juliann Zhou, a researcher at New York University, has delved into advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models in a groundbreaking study, specifically examining their ability to detect sarcasm in ...

When Marilyn Walker was a little girl, her grandmother introduced her to sarcasm through genteel put-downs that sounded sweet but weren’t. She’s been intrigued by figurative language ever since. “I ...

It is said that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. But we beg to differ. It takes a special type of smart, sassy person to put their tongue in their cheek and execute a well-timed show of ironic humor ...

Sarcasm is notoriously tricky to convey through text, and the subtle changes in tone that convey sarcasm often confuse computer algorithms as well, limiting virtual assistants and content analysis ...

Different parts of the brain must work together to understand sarcasm, new research suggests. The prefrontal cortex – a small area in the front of the brain – seems to play the biggest role and may ...

“Wow, you worked soooo hard on microwaving my dinner, Mom,” my 11-year-old said as I slid his mac and cheese across the table toward him. It might’ve been a compliment, except for the abundance of ...

Whether it's political, economic, or social turmoil, the modern world can be hard to cope with. We need every tool that can help us—and humor should not be underestimated. A good joke can make even ...