GRAIL - A Generalized Representation and Aggregation of Information Layers

Explore a comprehensive conference talk from EmacsConf 2022 focusing on GRAIL (Generalized Representation and Aggregation of Information Layers). Delve into the complexities of language processing, annotation techniques, and the potential role of Emacs and Org mode in developing unified representations. Learn about various annotation tools, examine practical examples, and understand different approaches to handling spontaneous speech. Discover how to edit properties in column view and gain insights into syntactic analysis, forced alignment, and the concept of information layers. This 36-minute presentation covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of language processing to advanced techniques in linguistic analysis, making it valuable for both beginners and experienced users of Emacs and Org mode.

Introduction
Processing language
Annotation
Learning from data
Manual annotation
How can we develop a unified representation?
What role might Emacs and Org mode play?
The complex structure of language
Annotation tools
Org mode
Example
Different readings
Spontaneous speech
Editing properties in column view
Conclusion
Bonus material
Syntactic analysis
Forced alignment
Alignment before tokenization
Layers
Variations