Python, the number one programming language in the TIOBE Programming Language Community Index in August, has further solidified its place at the top.

Python saw a whopping increase of 9.3% in the Tiobe popularity index during 2024, despite already being rated the most popular programming language.

Python is one of the most popular programming languages for Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks. With its vast collection of libraries, Python offers a wide range of tools for NLP.

This programming tutorial will shed some light on why Python is the preferred language for Machine Learning and AI as well as list some of the best ML and AI libraries to choose from.