Stanford CRAFTCan AI help save indigenous languages?
Every two weeks an indigenous language disappears around the world according to the United Nations. This lesson explores how AI, using Natural Language Processing (NLP), can potentially save dying languages by documenting, translating, and making these languages more accessible for learning and communication. Students will also explore how AI bias and cultural concerns play an important role in language preservation and revitalization.
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