The present teaching relates to updating an intent space and estimating intent based on an intent space. In one example, an initial intent space is obtained. Each intent in the initial intent space is characterized in one or more dimensions. At least one model is received. Each of the at least one model provides features in each of the dimensions and relationship thereof. A new intent associated with an intent in the initial intent space is determined based on the at least one model. Based on the new intent, the initial intent space is updated to derive an updated intent space.
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