From Amharic to Zulu: Pioneering AI-Powered Language Technologies Across Africa


Track: Multilingual AI | AI1 |   Everyone |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 9:00am – 9:30am
Held in: Steinbeck 3
Presenters:
Sheriff Issaka - African Languages Lab 
Tumi Samuel-Ipaye - African Languages Lab
Host: Shivali Goel

This presentation explores groundbreaking AI and NLP advancements for Africa’s low-resource languages, addressing unique challenges in linguistic complexity and data scarcity. We’ll showcase innovative solutions in machine translation, speech technologies, and conversational AI through real-world case studies. Attendees will witness how these techniques and technologies revolutionize localization, bridge linguistic divides, and drive digital transformation across the continent. We’ll explore the synergy between human expertise and AI in high-quality translation workflows, project management, and quality evaluation. Gain crucial insights into the future of language technology in one of the world’s most linguistically diverse regions and learn how to leverage these innovations for strategic growth in African markets.

Takeaways

Attendees will discover cutting-edge AI strategies for overcoming challenges in African language processing, from data collection to implementation; will acquire practical knowledge for effective localization in low-resource environments, including project management and quality assessment techniques; will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI-driven language technologies’ potential impact on African markets and global expansion strategies.