Two Articles Accepted in *Communications of the ACM* (CACM)
Two of our articles have been accepted for publication in the prestigious Communications of the ACM (CACM). These works highlight transformative developments in Arabic language technology and strategies to combat misinformation in the Arab world.
🌍 The Landscape of Arabic Large Language Models (ALLMs)
Title: The Landscape of Arabic Large Language Models (ALLMs): A New Era for Arabic Language Technology Authors: Shahad Al-Khalifa, Nadir Durrani, Hend Al-Khalifa, Firoj Alam Summary: This article presents a comprehensive overview of Arabic LLMs, analyzing their capabilities across tasks and dialects, and outlining the path forward for inclusive and impactful Arabic NLP development.
🛡️ Combating Misinformation in the Arab World
Title: Combating Misinformation in the Arab World: Challenges & Opportunities Authors: Azza Abouzied, Firoj Alam, Raian Ali, Paolo Papotti Summary: This work explores sociotechnical and computational challenges in addressing misinformation in the Arab world, emphasizing cultural context, policy, and the role of AI in supporting credible information ecosystems.
📢 Both articles will appear in upcoming issues of CACM.