The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Multimodal, Multi-Lingual NLP at Hugging Face with John Bohannon and Douwe Kiela - #589
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Aug 29, 2022 In this engaging discussion, John Bohannon, Director of Science at Primer AI, chats with Douwe Kiela, the Head of Research at Hugging Face. They dive into the recent evolution of NLP, emphasizing the significance of multimodal understanding and the BLOOM model. Douwe shares insights on how his philosophical background influences AI projects and the ongoing shift from traditional language models to innovative, comprehensive approaches. Their conversation reflects on the collaborative culture at Hugging Face and speculates on the exciting future of AI technology.
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English Dominance in NLP
- Douwe Kiela, a multilingual person, discusses the English-centric nature of NLP.
- He emphasizes the impact on monolingual, non-English speakers, limiting their access to technology.
Cultural Nuances in Language
- Bloom, the first large multilingual language model, aims to address cultural nuances lost in English-centric models.
- Languages like Japanese, being less explicit than English, present unique challenges.
Decentralized Research at Hugging Face
- Douwe Kiela's role at Hugging Face involves facilitating and coordinating research rather than directing it.
- He emphasizes the decentralized, asynchronous communication style at Hugging Face, contrasting it with his experience at Meta.