The Internet is a precious resource for linguists as it offers an easily accessible and broad space where they can observe the evolution of languages over time. Daniel Pimienta, Head of the Observatory of Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in the Internet (OBDILCI), has developed a method to measure the presence of languages on the Web, which was greatly enhanced in recent years. This method informed the development of a comprehensive database that could support linguistic research, language-related public policy, and e-commerce strategies.
The advent of the Internet and its widespread use opened interesting new avenues for the study of languages. For instance, the presence of different languages online offers valuable hints about their future use and development.