Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration
Linguists Collective Conference & Celebration
of International Mother Language Day
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Using AI for linguistic translations – from translating spoken language to sign language
Dev Aditya is set to deliver a comprehensive speech on the profound implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within conversational and linguistic settings. His presentation will delve into the intricate modelling of AI, showcasing its remarkable ability to generate humanlike conversations capable of instructing on a wide range of subjects.
Furthermore, he will illuminate the innovative use of transformer-based AI systems, specifically in the development of avatars. These avatars, powered by AI, facilitate near real-time translation between spoken English and British Sign Language, marking a groundbreaking advancement in accessibility and communication. By exploring the transformative potential of AI in linguistics, Aditya’s presentation promises to underscore the technology’s role in breaking communication barriers and fostering inclusivity. Attendees can anticipate gaining valuable insights into the dynamic and evolving landscape of AI applications in linguistic contexts during this enlightening discussion.
About Aditya
Dev Aditya is an AI expert from London, UK. He led the team at Otermans Institute that built the first Digital Human AI teacher (OIAI) with the mission of upskilling 750 million underserved students globally by 2030. Dev was awarded by the UK Prime Minister for his work and has been a Young Global Innovator and Under 30 Social Entrepreneur (Mint). For research work in AI, he was recognised by Innovate UK and secured $250,000 in funding just in 2022 to use AI to build Avatars that can translate spoken English into British Sign Language. He is an AI expert with research experience at The Alan Turing Institute and Brunel University London, and his work is currently operating in 13+ countries.