Lanfrica Talks #21 | Thoughts on dealing with data access and data use. The tension facing NLP in Africa

In the latest episode (Ep. 21) of Lanfrica Talks, we had the honor of hosting the seasoned Prof. Vukosi Marivate! 🤩 We delved into some captivating discussions about African language technologies, data sharing, and data governance. Vukosi shared valuable insights on empowering communities in the realm of Natural Language Processing (NLP). Moreover, we explored the significance of grounded research with real-life impact, highlighting how technology can truly uplift and transform societies. 

One of the highlights was chatting about the remarkable Vuk'uzenzele South African Multilingual Corpus and its role in advancing language technologies in Africa. 

If you're curious about NLP or looking for inspiration to embark on your own journey in this field, this episode is a must-watch! 🎧📺 Stay tuned for more thought-provoking conversations on Lanfrica Talks.

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