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	76045
url
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/westafrica/item/76045
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	Communication
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	bibo:PersonalCommunication
dcterms:title
	When AI Meets the Archive: Transforming the Islam West Africa Collection with Large Language Models
dcterms:date
	2025-08-20
dcterms:type
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/westafrica/item/8501 Communication scientifique
dcterms:language
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/westafrica/item/8322 Anglais
dcterms:abstract
	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.
dcterms:isPartOf
	SADiLaR Digital Humanities colloquia
bibo:authorList
	https://islam.zmo.de/s/westafrica/item/858 Frédérick Madore
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	https://youtu.be/OhbPYA4_URo

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