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The Ghanaian NLP Landscape: A First Look (2405.06818v1)

Published 10 May 2024 in cs.CL

Abstract: Despite comprising one-third of global languages, African languages are critically underrepresented in 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 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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