The goal of NLP (Natural Language Processing) is to enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Through NLP, machines can analyze text, speech, and other forms of language and derive meaning from it. This technology applies various techniques such as text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation to perform language-related tasks. The ultimate goal of NLP is to create systems that can communicate with humans in a natural, human-like way. Some common applications of NLP include virtual assistants, chatbots, voice recognition software, and language translation tools.