The Ubiquitous Role of Data in Human Language Technology Deployments

Explore the journey from research to deployment in Human Language Technology (HLT) through this insightful conference talk from HLTCon 2021. Discover the VISTA Research office approach to navigating the complex path of HLT implementation, emphasizing the crucial role of data and annotations throughout the process. Learn about the essential elements of technology, people, and policy required for successful deployments, and gain valuable insights into obtaining relevant, timely data with meaningful annotations. Delve into the virtuous cycle of HLT development, understand the importance of use cases and scaffolding, and explore various waypoints in the deployment journey. Gain a deeper understanding of why data annotations are vital, where they are used, and how to acquire them effectively.

Intro
Welcome
Agenda
One Big Lesson
The virtuous cycle
Use cases
Scaffolding
Waypoints
Data Annotation
Why Data Annotations
Where to Get Data
Summary
Questions