AI's Language Bias: English Dominance Overshadows Multilingual Diversity
April 19, 2024
The rise of generative AI is reinforcing the prevalence of English online, marginalizing other languages.
AI's data-hungry nature has led to a focus on English, overlooking thousands of other languages.
This oversight results in AI's misinterpretation of non-English languages, eroding cultural identity.
Contrary to its potential to connect cultures, AI may deepen English's dominance.
Initiatives to develop AI for language preservation lag behind, while major tech models fail to serve all users.
The current trajectory of generative AI risks perpetuating digital exclusion for non-English speaking communities.
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The Atlantic • Apr 19, 2024
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