Human-Centric NLP or AI-Centric Illusion?: A Critical Investigation

作     者：Spencer, Piyapath T. 

作者机构：Language and Information Technology Programme Faculty of Arts CU Thailand  LMU Munich Germany 

出 版 物：《arXiv》 (arXiv)

年 卷 期：2024年

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主　　题：Economic and social effects 

摘      要：Human-Centric NLP often claims to prioritise human needs and values, yet many implementations reveal an underlying AI-centric focus. Through an analysis of case studies in language modelling, behavioural testing, and multi-modal alignment, this study identifies a significant gap between the ideas of human-centricity and actual practices. Key issues include misalignment with human-centred design principles, the reduction of human factors to mere benchmarks, and insufficient consideration of real-world impacts. The discussion explores whether Human-Centric NLP embodies true human-centred design, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations. The paper advocates for a redefinition of Human-Centric NLP, urging a broader focus on real-world utility and societal implications to ensure that language technologies genuinely serve and empower users. © 2024, CC BY.