WordDecipher: An Explainable AI Tool to Enhance Digital Workspace Communication for Non-native English Speakers

Conceptos Básicos

WordDecipher leverages large language models and word embeddings to help non-native English speakers effectively communicate their intended messages in digital workspaces by detecting social intentions, generating user-guided rewriting suggestions, and providing nuance explanations.

Resumen

The content introduces WordDecipher, an explainable AI-assisted writing tool designed to enhance digital workspace communication for non-native English speakers (NNES).
Key highlights:

NNES often face challenges in digital communication due to inadvertent translation from their native languages, leading to awkward or incorrect expressions.
Existing AI-assisted writing tools provide fluency enhancement and rewriting suggestions, but NNES may struggle to grasp the nuances among the options.
WordDecipher addresses these challenges by:

Detecting the perceived social intentions (e.g., formal-informal, distant-close) in the user's writing and quantifying the intensity.
Allowing users to adjust the intended social intention intensity, either by providing writing in their native language or manually adjusting the scores. WordDecipher then generates rewriting suggestions aligned with the user's actual intentions.
Providing an overview of nuances between the parallel suggestions to help NNES make more informed selections.

A usage scenario is presented, demonstrating how WordDecipher can significantly improve an NNES's ability to effectively communicate their request to a professor.
The tool has the potential to transform workspace communication for NNES by leveraging the latest advancements in large language models and word embeddings.

Estadísticas

"NNES may unintentionally translate phrases from their native language, leading to awkward or incorrect expressions."
"NNES have come up with coping strategies to make the expression sound more natural: they manually verify the existence of phrases in reliable human-authored texts (e.g., New York Times) via tools like Ludwig or general search engines to gauge the prevalence of a phrase based on the volume of returned results."
"NNES are also found to accept more Email writing suggestions than NES, potentially due to difficulties in identifying issues."

Citas

"Unlike native English speakers (NES), when facing multiple expressions, NNES may struggle to discern the nuances and select the one that best conveys their intention."
"NNES have expressed doubt of the rationales of fluency scores, relying on them for lack of alternatives."
"NNES also expressed the concerns that paraphrasing may alter the original meanings, and the AI-generated suggestions may not fit into their context."

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WordDecipher

by Yuexi Chen,Z... a las arxiv.org 04-11-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.07005.pdf

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How can WordDecipher's approach be extended to support non-text-based digital communication, such as video or audio messages, for NNES?

To extend WordDecipher's approach to support non-text-based digital communication for NNES, such as video or audio messages, several adaptations can be made. Firstly, incorporating speech-to-text technology can help transcribe audio messages into text, which can then be analyzed by WordDecipher for social intentions and rewriting suggestions. For video messages, automatic transcription coupled with sentiment analysis can provide insights into the speaker's intentions. Additionally, integrating visual cues like facial expressions and body language recognition can enhance the understanding of social nuances in video messages. WordDecipher can then generate suggestions based on these additional inputs, aiding NNES in conveying their intended messages effectively in non-text formats.

What potential biases or limitations might exist in the language models and word embeddings used by WordDecipher, and how can they be mitigated to ensure fair and inclusive support for diverse NNES backgrounds?

Potential biases in the language models and word embeddings used by WordDecipher may stem from the training data, leading to skewed representations of certain languages or cultural nuances. Biases could manifest in the form of underrepresentation or misrepresentation of certain dialects, accents, or social contexts, impacting the accuracy of social intention detection and rewriting suggestions for NNES from diverse backgrounds. To mitigate these biases, it is crucial to diversify the training data to include a wide range of linguistic and cultural variations. Additionally, regular bias audits and sensitivity analyses can help identify and rectify any biases present in the models. Incorporating feedback mechanisms from users representing diverse backgrounds can also aid in continuously improving the fairness and inclusivity of WordDecipher's support for NNES.

Given the growing prevalence of multilingual workforces, how could WordDecipher's principles be adapted to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and collaboration beyond the NNES context?

To adapt WordDecipher's principles for facilitating cross-cultural understanding and collaboration beyond the NNES context in multilingual workforces, several strategies can be implemented. Firstly, expanding the language support to include a wide range of languages spoken within the workforce can enable effective communication among employees with diverse linguistic backgrounds. Additionally, incorporating cultural sensitivity modules that provide insights into cultural norms, communication styles, and etiquette across different regions can enhance cross-cultural collaboration. WordDecipher can also offer translation features to bridge language barriers and promote inclusivity in communication. By fostering a culture of understanding and respect for diverse languages and cultures, WordDecipher can serve as a valuable tool for promoting effective communication and collaboration in multilingual work environments.