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May 06, 2022 00:03:30
How should large language models be regulated?

How should large language models be regulated?

A 134-page report from the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy warns researchers and policymakers alike against the potential dangers...

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May 05, 2022 00:03:35
Machine translation and slang: A new approach

Machine translation and slang: A new approach

A team of researchers at the University of Toronto has introduced a new framework for interpreting slang in natural language processing (NLP).

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May 02, 2022 00:05:40
Dialect or language: What separates one from the other?

Dialect or language: What separates one from the other?

Beyond the theoretical definitions, the distinction between what we call a language and what we call a dialect gets a lot murkier very quickly....

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May 02, 2022 00:03:11
The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion

The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion

A team of anonymous Chinese speakers is attempting to shine light on misinformation and propaganda on Chinese-language social media. The group launched The Great...

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May 02, 2022 00:03:06
Courtroom interpreters on verge of walkout in Colorado

Courtroom interpreters on verge of walkout in Colorado

The supply of courtroom interpreters in Colorado isn’t the only thing that remains low — wages are too. According to the Denver Post, the...

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April 29, 2022 00:03:10
States address need for interpreters in education

States address need for interpreters in education

While the need for professional interpreters in settings like courtrooms, healthcare institutions, and conferences has long been established, interpreters have been somewhat absent in...

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