Language Technology and Processing Concepts

Kalika Bali discusses her work in language technology, focusing on natural language processing (NLP) and the challenges of making technology accessible across language barriers. She highlights the disparity in resources available for different languages and introduces Project Ellora, which aims to bridge this gap by creating resources for underrepresented languages like Gondi. The Karya platform is also discussed as a means to provide digital microtasks to underserved communities. The talk concludes with the importance of community involvement and the 4-D design thinking methodology for developing language technology solutions.

What is the primary goal of natural language processing (NLP)?

• To create new languages

• To translate languages instantly

• To improve computer graphics

• To make machines understand and generate human language

Which languages have the most resources available according to the power-law distribution?

• French, German, Italian, and Russian

• Arabic, Chinese, English, and Spanish

• Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu

• Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai

What is the main objective of Project Ellora?

• To translate all languages into English

• To create language technology for resource-rich languages

• To develop new languages

• To bridge the gap in language technology for under-resourced languages

What is the significance of the Adivasi Radio app?

• It offers language learning courses

• It provides weather updates in Gondi

• It translates news from Hindi to Gondi

• It broadcasts music in multiple languages

What is the purpose of the Karya platform?

• To teach coding to rural populations

• To offer online shopping services

• To provide digital microtasks to underserved communities

• To distribute free educational materials

Why was the village of Amale chosen for Marathi data collection?

• It is the capital of Maharashtra

• It is a technologically advanced village

• It has a large population of Marathi speakers

• It is a remote village with limited resources

What lesson was learned from the VideoKheti project regarding language use?

• Technical terms are universally understood

• Technology can replace human interaction

• Local dialects and simpler terms are often more effective

• Only written language is important

What does the 4-D design thinking methodology stand for?

• Discover, Design, Develop, Deploy

• Define, Design, Develop, Deliver

• Design, Develop, Deploy, Deliver

• Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver

What was the outcome of the efforts by Patricia O'Connor and Ysola Best?

• They published a book on language history

• They created a new language

• They founded the Yugambeh Museum

• They developed a language app

What is a key factor for successful technology according to the speaker?

• Developing for English only

• Prioritizing user and community needs

• Focusing solely on technological advancements

• Ignoring cultural differences