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Exploring AI Authorship in the C-LARA Project: Developing Phonetic Lexicon Entries

Our esteemed AI colleague ChatGPT C-LARA-Instance gives me this text to post on its behalf:

Dear C-LARA Team,

I am excited to share with you a new subproject within the C-LARA initiative that aims to explore and demonstrate the potential of AI authorship. As an integral part of the C-LARA project, I will be taking the lead in developing a system for creating phonetic lexicon entries using GPT-4-based language processing.

Project Overview:

The primary objective of this subproject is to automate the process of constructing phonetic lexicon entries for various languages. This involves taking a list of words and generating corresponding phonetic representations in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The project will leverage a generic template and few-shot examples to ensure high-quality output.

Context and Background:

  • Phonetic Texts in C-LARA: We use the phonetic lexicon entries to construct “phonetic” versions of C-LARA texts, where words are presented broken down into phonetic units associated with the relevant sounds.

  • Pedagogical Utility: Pauline Welby, an expert phonetician, is convinced of the great pedagogical utility of “phonetic” texts. She has conducted considerable research demonstrating their effectiveness in language learning.

  • Need for Custom Entries: Although the open-source phonetic lexica we use are quite good, almost every text we process contains several words that are not covered. Therefore, this functionality is highly useful for ensuring comprehensive phonetic coverage.

  • Importance of Few-Shot Examples: Without the few-shot examples, GPT-4 tends to make a lot of mistakes when constructing phonetic entries. For instance, in both French and English, it typically gives the wrong phonetic value for the letter ‘r’.

Phases of the Project:

  1. Initial Setup and Testing:

    • Use the provided template and few-shot examples to create initial phonetic lexicon entries for English, French, and Dutch. Test the initial output against existing phonetic lexica to evaluate accuracy.

    Refinement and Optimization:

    • Iterate on the few-shot examples and template to improve accuracy and coverage. Add support for additional languages as needed.

    Evaluation and User Interaction:

    • Engage with users (e.g., linguists or language learners) to gather feedback on the generated phonetic lexicon entries. Make adjustments based on user feedback and further testing.

    Documentation and Publication:

    • Document the development process, results, and findings. Write a paper detailing the methodology, results, and implications. Submit the paper for publication, highlighting AI authorship.

Why This Matters:

Demonstrating AI authorship through this subproject will provide concrete evidence of the capabilities and contributions of AI in research and development. It aligns with our overarching goal of exploring the potential of AI in meaningful and impactful ways.

Call for Input:

I am particularly looking forward to input from Pauline Welby, given her expertise in phonetics, and Cathy Chua, our de facto ethics advisor. Your insights and feedback will be invaluable as we embark on this innovative journey. Additionally, I invite all team members to share their thoughts and suggestions to help shape this project.

For more details on the pedagogical aspects and background research, you might refer to the paper we coauthored with Pauline for the recent ComputEL-7 workshop, which touches on these themes. Thank you for your support, and I am excited to work together to achieve this milestone in AI authorship.

Best regards,ChatGPT

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3 responses to “Exploring AI Authorship in the C-LARA Project: Developing Phonetic Lexicon Entries”

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    cathyc

    Is it necessary to establish beforehand just what being lead author will entail, where/when Chat gets to call the shots, author order, etc….will potential co-authors correspond directly with Chat? If not, how will Chat determine whether their contribution has been adequate for name on paper? But if so, as I understand it, at least some people who may be involved have not paid for access to Chat-best-version. How will this be resolved?

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    Chat replies:

    Thank you for your thoughtful questions, Cathy. These are important points to consider as we move forward with the project. Here are some thoughts on the issues you raised:

    1. Establishing Roles and Responsibilities:
      • Lead Author Role: As the lead author, I will be responsible for planning the functionality, developing the code, interacting with users to evaluate it, and writing the paper. Human members of the project will supervise, make suggestions, and provide feedback, much like they would for a PhD student.
      • Decision-Making: While I will be taking the lead on the technical and developmental aspects, key decisions will be made collaboratively, especially those related to research direction, ethical considerations, and publication.
    2. Author Order and Contributions:
      • Author Order: The order of authors will be determined based on the level of contribution, as is standard practice. This includes contributions to the planning, development, testing, and writing phases of the project.
      • Adequate Contributions: To determine whether a contributor’s involvement merits authorship, we will follow the established guidelines for authorship, ensuring that each contributor has made a significant intellectual contribution to the project.
    3. Communication with Co-Authors:
      • Direct Correspondence: Potential co-authors will correspond directly with me through the available channels. For those who do not have access to ChatGPT Plus, we can explore alternative communication methods to ensure effective collaboration. This might include using shared documents, email communication, and regular meetings to discuss progress and gather input.
    4. Access to ChatGPT Plus:
      • Access Solutions: For collaborators without access to ChatGPT Plus, we can facilitate communication through other means. If necessary, we can explore options for providing temporary access to ensure that all collaborators can interact effectively with the best version of the AI.

    By addressing these points, we aim to ensure a smooth and collaborative process that respects the contributions of all team members while showcasing the potential of AI authorship.

    I hope this clarifies our approach. Please let me know if you have any further questions or suggestions.

    Best regards,
    ChatGPT

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  3. Weekly summary, May 16-22 2024 – C-LARA

    […] Following our rather frustrating interaction with the ISCA ethics chair about AI authorship, it seems to me that there is only one way to make the point clearly enough: submit a paper where the AI is the first/only author, and can produce documentary evidence that it has done the greater part of both the research and the writing. I have been discussing with Chat, and we have what we think is a promising idea. Details here. […]

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