Collaboration with domain experts is essential for developing technology that can be used by diverse communities worldwide. It ensures that the unique perspectives of different cultures and languages are incorporated into the development process, thus reducing the risk of harmful biases and exclusions. By working together with specialists in various fields, computational communication scientists can gain a better understanding of the complex social and cultural dynamics at play in different languages.
In addition to collaboration, Fabienne also stressed the relevance of allocating resources and building infrastructures that support large-scale projects, making comparative research possible. Large-scale projects enable researchers to study social scientific phenomena across different countries and cultures, and thus broaden our knowledge.
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