CultureSPA Initiative and INCLUDE Benchmark Aim to Align AI with Cultural Diversity and Multilingual LLM Training

Recent discussions highlight the importance of cultural diversity in the development of large language models (LLMs). A new initiative, CultureSPA, aims to align AI with pluralistic values while maintaining its effectiveness. Comparisons have been drawn between LLMs and Raspberry Pi, emphasizing how both democratize technology and foster innovation. Advocates are calling for the training of open LLMs in multiple languages to enhance inclusivity, as language is a carrier of culture and knowledge. Transparency and data provenance are deemed essential for ensuring that AI remains fair and accessible. Additionally, a cross-institutional paper has introduced INCLUDE, a multilingual LLM evaluation benchmark designed to capture local nuances and cultural contexts in AI assessments.