id
	76045
Url
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/afrique_ouest/item/76045
Modèle de ressource
	Communication
Classe de ressource
	bibo:PersonalCommunication
Titre
	When AI Meets the Archive: Transforming the Islam West Africa Collection with Large Language Models
Date
	2025-08-20
Type
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/afrique_ouest/item/8501 Communication scientifique
Langue
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/afrique_ouest/item/8322 Anglais
Résumé
	The Islam West Africa Collection (IWAC) comprises over 14,000 documents spanning six countries and containing 25 million words. This talk explores how large language models (LLMs) can transform vast collections into more navigable resources through three practical applications: enhancing OCR accuracy and entity recognition for African materials; conducting experimental sentiment analysis across over 10,000 newspaper articles on the representation of Islam; and developing a conversational AI chatbot that transcends traditional keyword searching. Drawing on my experience, I will present practical solutions for managing digital abundance while maintaining a critical awareness of AI’s inherent limitations.
Est une partie de
	SADiLaR Digital Humanities colloquia
Liste des auteurs
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/afrique_ouest/item/858 Frédérick Madore
Has URL
	https://youtu.be/OhbPYA4_URo

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