As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly pervasive in our daily lives, it is crucial to tailor these technologies to suit the region’s diverse languages, cultures, and societal contexts. The ability of AI to understand and respond to the nuances of local languages and cultural norms is essential for its effective integration and widespread adoption.
In this light, e27‘s flagship conference, Echelon X, hosted a keynote speech titled ‘Adapting Artificial Intelligence for Southeast Asia: The Case of SEA-LION and Why The Region Needs Its Own Large Language Model’. The session delved into the unique challenges and opportunities of adapting AI for Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on the groundbreaking work of the SEA-LION project.
SEA-LION, Southeast Asia’s first large language model, is designed to understand and generate text in multiple languages spoken in the region. Dr. Leslie Teo, Senior Director at AI Singapore, led the keynote speech, highlighting the importance of developing AI technologies that are culturally and linguistically relevant to Southeast Asia. Dr. Teo emphasised the need for AI models that can accurately represent the region’s linguistic diversity and cultural contexts, ensuring that AI applications are both effective and inclusive.
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