Webinar | Cracking the Code: Building NLP for Complex Languages
In this recorded session, Oxford Languages and Finnish language tech Kielikone Oy came together to unpack the evolution of AI-powered tools for translation and proofreading, designed specifically for the unique challenges of Finnish.
From building domain-specific datasets to navigating the intricacies of morphology-rich languages, the webinar offered a behind-the-scenes look at how cutting-edge NLP was developed for real-world use.
In this webinar, we covered:
- Kielikone’s journey from dictionary maker to AI innovator
- The development of machine translation and proofreading tools
- Linguistic challenges of Finnish - and their impact on model design
- The importance of domain-specific data for accuracy and performance
- What makes Finnish a fascinating case study for NLP
Kaarina Hyvönen
— VP Operations, Kielikone Oy
ICT professional with over three decades of experience developing and commercializing language technology. Currently blazing trails in new business, she excels in building and managing successful digital language products with smooth user experiences. Kaarina’s career at Kielikone Oy, the leading Finnish language technology house, has spanned roles from Dictionary Editor to Development Manager to Product Owner to various C-level roles.
Iikka Hauhio
— NLP Engineer, Kielikone Oy
Iikka Hauhio is responsible for developing machine translation and AI solutions at Kielikone. He has over 7 years of engineering experience in language technology and AI and is enthusiastic about the prospects of the field. He is currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, where he is writing his thesis. He has published several scientific papers on machine translation, computational creativity, and the philosophy of AI.
Graham Digby (moderator)
— Product Portfolio Manager at Oxford Languages
A recent joiner in Oxford Languages at Oxford University Press, Graham heads up the New Ventures area leveraging AI and NLP to develop new capabilities and products. Graham is excited by the new opportunities to advance knowledge, accessibility, and innovative uses of language understanding, powered by Oxford Languages' expertise in structured text, translation, speech, and language sensitivity. Prior to working at OUP, Graham has 20 years of product management in legal and energy tech businesses.
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