Standard Language Ideology in AI-Generated Language

Genevieve Smith, Eve Fleisig, Madeline Bossi, Ishita Rustagi, Xavier Yin
6/13/2024
cs.CL

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Abstract

Standard language ideology is reflected and reinforced in language generated by large language models (LLMs). We present a faceted taxonomy of open problems that illustrate how standard language ideology manifests in AI-generated language, alongside implications for minoritized language communities and society more broadly. We introduce the concept of standard AI-generated language ideology, a process through which LLMs position "standard" languages--particularly Standard American English (SAE)--as the linguistic default, reinforcing the perception that SAE is the most "appropriate" language. We then discuss ongoing tensions around what constitutes desirable system behavior, as well as advantages and drawbacks of generative AI tools attempting, or refusing, to imitate different English language varieties. Rather than prescribing narrow technical fixes, we offer three recommendations for researchers, practitioners, and funders that focus on shifting structural conditions and supporting more emancipatory outcomes for diverse language communities.

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@article{smith2024standard,
  title  = {Standard Language Ideology in AI-Generated Language},
  author = {Genevieve Smith and Eve Fleisig and Madeline Bossi and Ishita Rustagi and Xavier Yin},
  year   = {2024},
  eprint = {2406.08726},
  archivePrefix = {arXiv},
  url    = {http://arxiv.org/abs/2406.08726v2}
}

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