Towards Irish Language Capability in Generative AI
ArdIntleacht Project Overview
Údarás na Gaeltachta is leading an innovative initiative to integrate Irish language capabilities into cutting-edge Generative AI technologies. This project aims to enhance the presence and usability of the Irish language in various AI applications, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Irish cultural heritage in the digital age.
Key Objectives
- Develop AI tools for real-time Irish language processing
- Create intelligent query response systems in Irish
- Enhance translation capabilities for the Irish language
- Preserve cultural context in AI-generated content
- Integrate existing Irish language corpora and datasets
Participate in Our Open Market Consultation
Download Open Market Consultation Document
We invite technology providers, researchers, and stakeholders to participate in our Open Market Consultation. Your insights will help shape the future of Irish language AI technologies.
PMC: Open Market Consultation for the future Public Procurement of innovative solutions for enhancing the Irish language’s presence and usability in Generative AI models for Údarás na Gaeltachta.
PMC CA Unique ID: 4463066
European Dynamics – View PMC workspace (etenders.gov.ie)
Project Timeline
Open Market Consultation: October- December 2024.
Further project milestones to be announced.
Contact Us
For more information or to get involved, please contact: Email: eolas@udaras.ie
Information Session
Údarás na Gaeltachta held an online information session focused on our Open Market Consultation (OMC) regarding the development of Irish language capabilities in Generative Artificial Intelligence.
This information session took place on Microsoft Teams, on Thursday, 12th December 2024, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Our leadership team provided a comprehensive overview of the Open Market Consultation process, offering stakeholders a unique opportunity to understand the consultation’s scope, objectives, and potential impact on Irish language technology.
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Links from Presentation
https://www.gov.ie/ga/foilsiuchan/91d4e-an-plean-naisiunta-um-sheirbhisi-poibli-gaeilge/?
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3e0ea-national-plan-for-irish-language-public-services/?
https://www.gov.ie/pdf/309211/?page=null&lang=ga
The first 30 minutes was dedicated to a detailed presentation about our vision for the Irish language in the age of Generative AI and a discussion on the OMC, exploring its purpose, methodology, and strategic importance. This was followed by a 30-minute Q&A session, allowing participants to seek clarifications, provide insights, and engage directly with our leadership team about the OMC.
We invite you to submit any questions you may have via Microsoft Forms, ensuring our panel can address your specific interests during the Q&A.
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