Linguistic Technology Interfaces
Examining how language shapes technology development and use across cultures and contexts.
Research Overview
Our Linguistic Technology Interfaces research examines the critical intersection of language, culture, and technology design. We focus on how linguistic structures and cultural contexts shape technology development, use, and impact across diverse communities globally.
This research stream connects linguistic analysis with technology design principles to develop more inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable technological systems that serve diverse language communities and knowledge traditions.
Key Research Areas
Multilingual AI Systems
Researching approaches to develop AI systems that effectively support multiple languages, particularly low-resource languages and dialects.
Cultural Interface Design
Examining how cultural contexts shape technology interfaces and developing principles for culturally responsive design.
Language Preservation
Developing frameworks for using technology to document, preserve, and revitalize endangered languages and associated knowledge systems.
Linguistic Justice
Analyzing how technology reinforces or challenges linguistic hierarchies and developing approaches to promote linguistic equity in digital spaces.
Upcoming Research Projects
Global Language Technology Initiative
2025-2026Mapping language technology support across global languages and developing frameworks to address gaps in low-resource languages.
Linguistic Manipulation Detection Framework
2025-2026Developing tools and frameworks to detect and mitigate linguistic patterns used for algorithmic manipulation across different languages and cultural contexts.
Focus Areas
Research Details
Established
2025
Desired Publications
Linguistic Justice in AI: Governance Approaches
Framework for promoting linguistic diversity and equity in AI development and deployment.
Cultural Interface Design Principles
Guidelines for designing technology interfaces that respect and respond to diverse cultural contexts.
Get Involved
We welcome collaboration with linguists, technology designers, and community organizations working on language preservation and linguistic justice.
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