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> Clear examples emerge when global language models address culturally sensitive issues, such as social relationships or political debates. They often adopt amb
by nzeid 1y ago
> Clear examples emerge when global language models address culturally sensitive issues, such as social relationships or political debates. They often adopt ambiguous positions that overlook the Arab cultural context, creating a gap between these digital tools and the values and lived experiences of Arab users.
Well I have bad news, my friend. English language models are also terrible at this.
This whole article seems to stem from the premise that it's important for LLMs to engage cultural issues competently. But... should they even?
- Fade_Dance 1y ago>But... should they even? I don't see why not? Also, while I don't have access to this perspective myself, I'd imagine this is an unending annoyance in many areas of the world, since they are consuming often quite America-centric offerings where localization is an after-thought and contracted out.