
Overview
At Lelapa AI, we're committed to advancing language technology and broadening its reach with our specialized Vulavula Multilingual Named Entity Recognition (NER) Model, particularly designed for Africa's linguistic diversity. This innovative model efficiently identifies and categorizes named entities in text, such as names, places, and organizations, across several key African languages. By converting raw text into a structured format, it provides deeper insights and supports nuanced interactions, especially in chatbot applications. Currently operational in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Sesotho, our efforts continue as we plan to extend support to additional South African and Sub-Saharan languages. This powerful tool enhances data extraction processes, enabling more sophisticated analysis and applications in multilingual environments.
Highlights
- Expansive Language Support: Lelapa AI introduces the Vulavula NER Model, engineered to comprehend and process text across a wide array of African languages, significantly expanding access to advanced NLP tools beyond dominant global languages.
- Precision and Speed: With its cutting-edge technology, the Vulavula NER Model excels in swiftly identifying and classifying named entities with a higher degree of accuracy than conventional models, enhancing both user experience and data utility.
- Adaptable Applications: Designed to support diverse needs, Lelapa AI's model is perfect for a range of applications including semantic search, precise text analysis, and dynamic content moderation in multilingual environments, making it a robust tool for developers and businesses targeting African markets.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/host/hour |
|---|---|---|
ml.m5.xlarge Inference (Batch) Recommended | Model inference on the ml.m5.xlarge instance type, batch mode | $18.00 |
ml.m5.xlarge Inference (Real-Time) Recommended | Model inference on the ml.m5.xlarge instance type, real-time mode | $10.00 |
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- Summary
The model accepts text/csv and application/json requests that specifies the input text .
text = "This is a test"
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- text/csv
Input data descriptions
The following table describes supported input data fields for real-time inference and batch transform.
Field name | Description | Constraints | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
text | This can be a paragraph or a very large article with so many paragraphs . | Type: FreeText | Yes |
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