Essays
Thoughts on language, culture and AI systems
Why Average Scores Fail Code-Switched Benchmarks
An average score can hide how sharply a model's performance drops on complex code-switched text. Evaluating by complexity helps us see where it fails.
Beyond Translation: The Cultural Nuances of Code-Switching
Code-switching shapes how speakers relate to an audience. I explore how NLP evaluation can account for perspective and social context.
The Syntax of Survival: Why Nigerian Pidgin Challenges Traditional NLP
Nigerian Pidgin develops through language contact and everyday use. My work at Sussex examines how well models understand its meanings and the context of code-switched conversations.
3 essays published