CENTRA 8 - Taiwan

This keynote provides a comprehensive overview of our work in advancing speech AI and large language models tailored for Taiwan's national languages. We chronicle our journey—from initial data collection and model training to the successful deployment of real-world applications—while examining both our methodologies and the challenges that persist. Looking ahead, the presentation highlights promising future directions for collaboration, including initiatives for endangered language revitalization, the evolution of AI-assisted language learning, and the integration of robotics to enable interactive applications. These efforts are complemented by broader cross-disciplinary partnerships, all aimed at preserving and celebrating not only Taiwan's unique linguistic heritage but also the broader spectrum of humanity's rich linguistic and cultural legacy.