Dear Wikimedians,
I am reaching out to let you know about an *online training session
tomorrow, where you can learn how to translate Wikipedia*. The event is
being run by the University of Leeds Libraries, in partnership with the
Knowledge Equity Network and will run from *2pm - 5pm. *
You can register here:
https://leeds.libcal.com/calendar/openresearch/wiki_translate
Why is translating Wikipedia important?
As a global source of information, English Wikipedia is available to
everyone and can be automatically translated with modern tools.
Nevertheless, translating articles into other languages empowers those
smaller language communities (like Gaeilge!) while reflecting local
context. Wikipedia is also an important source for AI and Large Language
Models (LLMs) so can contribute to both the accuracy of information and its
translation.
If you have any questions, there is more information available at the link
above, or feel free to contact me.
Beir bua,
Sophie Fitzpatrick - Projects and Communications Manager, Wikimedia
Community Ireland
wikimedia.ie
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