E204 'Multilingual Innovation and AI' with Microsoft's Kalika Bali
Today's guest is Kalika Bali, Senior Principal Researcher atMicrosoft Research India. In the episode, Kalika talks about her intriguing journey and impactful work, as well as peeling back the layers of how accidental moments can shape careers and how language technologies are transforming lives worldwide.
Topics include:
0:00 Her unconventional journey into the world oflinguistics
2:11 Her role as researcher at Microsoft with a focus onmultilingual, inclusive tech
6:19 Making tech accessible across languages, cultures andbiases
12:56 Promoting gender-aware AI, not gender-neutral blindspots
15:43 Using AI for idea generation, emails and feedback inher daily life
18:25 How AI speeds up research, especially literaturereviews
20:36 Why language tech preserves identity, not just ensuresaccess
23:41 Advice to focus on meaningful problems, not fleetingAI trends
AI Ireland with Mark Kelly
Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.
Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI.
Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.
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- Latest episode: 2025-07-17
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