Multi-task, Multilingual, Multi-modal Language Generation

Project: Research

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Abstract:
Language generation (LG) is a crucial technology if machines are to communicate with humans seamlessly using human natural language. A great number of different tasks within Natural Language Processing (NLP) are language generation tasks, and being able to effectively perform these tasks implies (1) that machines are equipped with world knowledge that can require multi-modal processing and reasoning (e.g. textual, visual and auditory inputs, or sensory data streams), and (2) the study of strong, novel Machine Learning (ML) methods (e.g. structured prediction, generative models), since virtually all state-of-the-art NLP models are learned from data. Moreover, human languages can differ wildly in their surface realisation (i.e. scripts) as well as their internal structure (i.e. grammar), which suggests that multilinguality is a central goal if machines are to perform seamless language generation. Language generation technologies would greatly benefit both public and private services offered to EU citizens in a multilingual Europe, and have strong economic and societal impacts.

COST Mission and Policies
This proposal aims to create a European scientific and technological network with the goal of enabling language generation technologies' research, development, and exploitation. It combines a mix of early-career and senior researchers from world-class European universities with members in enterprises that conduct research and development activities in Europe. This Action directly addresses inclusiveness issues by enforcing gender, age and geographical balance between members, having at the time of submission 52.2% of female members, 12 ECRs, 52.9% of the members from ITCs. Regarding female members, ECRs and members from ITC and NNC countries, an active effort will be made to ensure they are not only represented in the MC, but that they also have access to financial aid to attend training and dissemination events. One way to address geographical bias will be by organising yearly training schools, each time in a different region in Europe, and by making sure there is enough financial aid to allow for members of different regions to attend.
AcronymMulit3Generation
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date09/09/201908/09/2023

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