The Ghanaian NLP Landscape: A First Look

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2405.06818v1
• Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 21:39:09 GMT
• Title: The Ghanaian NLP Landscape: A First Look
• Authors: Sheriff Issaka, Zhaoyi Zhang, Mihir Heda, Keyi Wang, Yinka Ajibola, Ryan DeMar, Xuefeng Du,
• Abstract summary: Ghanaian languages, in particular, face an alarming decline, with documented extinction and several at risk. This study pioneers a comprehensive survey of Natural Language Processing (NLP) research focused on Ghanaian languages.
• Score: 9.17372840572907
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Despite comprising one-third of global languages, African languages are critically underrepresented in Artificial Intelligence (AI), threatening linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. Ghanaian languages, in particular, face an alarming decline, with documented extinction and several at risk. This study pioneers a comprehensive survey of Natural Language Processing (NLP) research focused on Ghanaian languages, identifying methodologies, datasets, and techniques employed. Additionally, we create a detailed roadmap outlining challenges, best practices, and future directions, aiming to improve accessibility for researchers. This work serves as a foundational resource for Ghanaian NLP research and underscores the critical need for integrating global linguistic diversity into AI development.

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