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Last Thursday 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗔𝗜 had the pleasure of hosting an insightful webinar on a recent publication at 𝗘𝗠𝗡𝗟𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 titled “Machine Translation Hallucination Detection for Low- and High-Resource Languages Using Large Language Models,” delivered by Kenza Ily Benkirane Benkirane, AI Lead at Vivanti in London, UK. During the webinar, Kenza began by addressing the issue of hallucinations in machine translation systems, particularly for low-resource languages, and highlighted their impact on critical domains such as healthcare and law. Kenza then presented the methodology of her study, which utilized the Halomi dataset from Meta and employed the Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC) as an evaluation metric. She explored two main approaches for hallucination detection: the first involved using Large Language Models (LLMs), where she evaluated eight different models, and the second focused on embedding spaces, where she tested three embedding-based methods. She then presented the results of her study, where both LLMs and embedding spaces significantly outperformed state-of-the-art methods for high-resource languages, even without explicit computations. However, performance dropped notably for low-resource languages, particularly when translating from non-centric English low-resource languages to a language like English. 🎥 If you missed the webinar or would like to rewatch it, check the link to the recording in the comment section below. A big thanks to Kenza Ily Benkirane for sharing her expertise and to all attendees forthe rich discussions ! #MoroccoAI #MachineTranslation #EMNLP2024

🎉 MoroccoAI InnovAI Hackathon 2024 – Winners Announcement 🎉 After an incredible week of innovation, creativity, and collaboration with over 200 teams (+500 selected participants), we are thrilled to announce the winners of the MoroccoAI InnovAI Hackathon 2024 that were revealed by the jury during the Hackathon Awards Ceremony on the final day of the MoroccoAI Annual Conference 🚀 🥇 1st Prize (20k MAD): 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (Team #85) 🏆 Congratulations to Soufiane DAHIMI and Yassmine EDDYB for their groundbreaking project, 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯, an open-source platform for developing, sharing, and evaluating lightweight, specialized AI agents that efficiently automate computer interactions. 🥈 2nd Prize (10k MAD): 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Team #7) 👏 Shoutout to KHAOULA KARAM, Sarah CHAHI, 𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗠𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲, and ABDERRAHMANE AQACHTOUL and saad noufel for their exceptional work on 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, an advanced smart, AI-assisted, blockchain-based IoT irrigation management system that uses machine learning and intelligent control algorithms to optimize water usage across multiple farm locations. ♥️Coup de Coeur Projects • 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗕𝗼𝘁 (Team #211) : Badr-Eddine Marani and Mohamed Hanini are recognized for their innovative project Auralytics, which transforms client calls into actionable business insights. • 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (Team #1) : Rima Daqch, Abdelrhafour EL MOUSSAOUI, Yassine Aboulanour, and Mossaab Amimar are celebrated for their creative approach to their project Se7ty, which is an AI-powered healthcare personalized assistant that scans prescriptions, tracks health data, helps users find pharmacies, and communicates in Darija. A special thank you to our incredible jury members, Khouloud Abejja from Agence de Développement du Digital-ADD, Mehdi Alaoui from LaStartupStation, Mouhsine LAKHDISSI 🇲🇦🇵🇸محسن الخديسي from 𝗔𝗜𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 , Vida Hamd, Ph.D. from Meta, and Abderrahmane Boutaib from LaunchX who dedicated their time and expertise to evaluating these amazing projects. Your thoughtful insights and expertise were invaluable to this process. We’d also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Google for sponsoring this event and helping make this hackathon a reality. Your support fuels innovation and empowers the next generation of AI innovators. Lastly, a massive THANK YOU to all the participants, mentors, and organizers who made this journey unforgettable. Together, we’ve celebrated the power of AI and its potential to drive meaningful change. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from MoroccoAI, where we celebrate innovation and explore the future of AI. 🚀 #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAIConf2024 #InnovAIHackathon #Innovation #AI #Hackathon

🚀 Join us this Thursday, December 12th, for an enlightening webinar on Machine Translation Hallucination Detection for Low and High Resource Languages using Large Language Models with our speaker Kenza Ily Benkirane, AI Lead at Vivanti and with a publication at EMNLP 2024. During this session, Kenza will dive into the critical challenges of hallucination detection in machine translation (MT) systems. She will share insights from her EMNLP 2024 research, which evaluates sentence-level hallucination detection using Large Language Models (LLMs) across 16 language directions, spanning diverse scripts and resources. The talk will explore how LLMs like Llama3-70B and Claude Sonnet demonstrate superior performance for High-Resource Languages (HRLs) and Low-Resource Languages (LRLs) respectively, uncovering their potential to enhance multilingual fairness and user trust in AI systems. 📅 Save the date: • Date: Thursday, December 12th • Time: 8:00 PM Morocco time (GMT+1) 📝 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWvRnuVG Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how cutting-edge AI research is shaping the future of fair and inclusive natural language processing. Looking forward to seeing you there! #MoroccoAI #MachineTranslation #EMNLP2024

📢 The MoroccoAI Annual Conference 2024 continues with Day 2. After an incredible first day filled with insightful keynotes and thought-provoking discussions, the second day kicks off with strong talks from Dr. Salem Lahlou on Advancing the Fourth Paradigm: Machine Learning Frameworks for Experimental Science, Dr. Saeed Al Dhaheri on People Before Algorithms: Building a Trustworthy AI for a Better Future, and Dr. Alhussein Fawzi on Leveraging Foundation Models for the Discovery of Novel Trustworthy Algorithms. As the day progresses, you will hear from more brilliant minds, including Dr. Gael Varoquaux, the co-founder of Scikit-learn, with his talk on Tabular Learning: From Data Preparation to Foundation Models, Majda Moumni on Innovation in the Age of AI, as well as Armin Ibrišimović presenting Assessing Morocco’s AI Readiness. 🥇The day concludes with the highly anticipated InnovAI Hackathon Awards Ceremony where the two innovative winning projects will be announced, in the presence of the esteemed Jury including: Khouloud Abejja, Mehdi Alaoui, Mouhsine LAKHDISSI 🇲🇦🇵🇸محسن الخديسي, Vida Hamd, Ph.D., and Abderrahmane Boutaib. 🌐 Don’t miss this exceptional day of groundbreaking ideas, meaningful connections, and conversations shaping the future of AI. #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAI2024 #AI #Innovation #InnovAIHackathon

📢 The MoroccoAI Annual Conference 2024 is in full swing! After a successful morning with an insightful and inspiring Opening Speech by His Excellency, Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, and Professor Omar Fassi-Fehri, Permanent Secretary of Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technologies, as well as two captivating keynote talks from Seong Ju Park on Governing with AI and a philosophical talk from Prof. Fouad Laroui on AI, Wittgenstein and the wonders of Poetics Our conference continues into the afternoon with a packed schedule of thought-provoking sessions. This afternoon’s lineup includes: Prof. Karl Friston (Honorary Keynote), Prof. Dennis Shasha, Dr. Nozha Boujemaa, Alex Goryachev, Karim Hamzaoui, and MohammedElfatih MohamedKhair Don’t miss these exceptional talks to explore groundbreaking ideas, connect with AI professionals, and engage in conversations shaping the future of AI. Discover the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dHAwHzQC #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAI2024 #AI #Innovation

📽 We are super excited to release the teaser video for the MoroccoAI 2024 Annual Conference, themed “Driving the Future of Innovation Through AI.” 🎙 This year, we are proud to bring together renowned AI experts and leaders driving cutting-edge innovation globally. Join us for an immersive experience showcasing groundbreaking insights, exploring the latest trends, and offering opportunities to innovate, lead, and shape the future. 💎 A special thank you to Google, our exclusive sponsor for this year’s conference. Your support is instrumental in making this event a reality and in pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. 🔥 Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the conversation on the future of AI. See you tomorrow! #Morocco #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAI2024 #AI #Innovation

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿!  We are thrilled to announce that this year's conference will bring together some of the brightest minds in AI from around the globe! This year’s theme, “Driving the future of Innovation through AI”, focuses on the cutting-edge advancements and transformative potential of AI across various fields. The conference promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring an exceptional lineup of honorary and distinguished speakers. Each will share their expertise through insightful talks on various themes related to AI innovation: • Mr. Ryad Mezzour: Opening speech • Prof. 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶-𝗙𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗶: Opening speech • Prof. 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻: “Deep Inference” • Mr. Alex Goryachev: "Innovating with AI: The Next Wave of Entrepreneurship" • Dr. Alhussein Fawzi: "Leveraging foundation models for the discovery of novel trustworthy algorithms" • Mr. Armin Ibrišimović: "Assessing Morocco's AI Readiness" • Prof. Dennis Shasha: AI-Aided Advisors: Design and Validation • Prof. 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗶: “AI, Wittgenstein and the wonders of Poetics • Dr. Gael Varoquaux: “Tabular learning, from data preparation to foundation models“ • Mr. Karim Hamzaoui: "Navigating the AI Technology Stack: A Global Overview Through a Japanese Lens" • Ms. Majda Moumni: “Innovation in the age of AI” • Mr. MohammedElfatih MohamedKhair: "AI for Disaster Response" • Dr. Nozha Boujemaa: “GenAI powered Contextual Search for E-commerce”  • Mr. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂: "How did the UAE become a global leader in AI, and what's next?" • Dr. Saeed Al Dhaheri: “People Before Algorithms: Building a Trustworthy AI for a Better Future” • Dr. Salem Lahlou: “Advancing the Fourth Paradigm: Machine Learning Frameworks for Experimental Science” • Dr. Seong Ju Park: "Governing with AI" On the second day of the conference, we are also excited to host a special session to announce the winners of our #InnovAIHackathon. This incredible competition brought together over 750 participants across more than 100 teams, all working on innovative and impactful AI projects. 10 projects are now under evaluation by our distinguished jury members: Khouloud Abejja, Mehdi Alaoui, Mouhsine LAKHDISSI 🇲🇦🇵🇸محسن الخديسي, Vida Hamd, Ph.D. and Abderrahmane Boutaib. Explore speakers list: https://lnkd.in/e-R9ke2Z. 📅 Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event! Get ready for two days of inspiration! #Morocco #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAI2024 #InnovAIHackathon #AI #Innovation

𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀! We are deeply honored to announce that His Excellency, Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, and Professor Omar Fassi-Fehri, the Permanent Secretary of Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technologies, will deliver the Opening Speech of the MoroccoAI Annual Conference 2024. We are thrilled to welcome Minster Ryad Mezzour and Professor Omar Fassi-Fehri to our stage and eagerly anticipate the valuable perspectives they will share. This occasion sets the tone for a remarkable journey to the frontiers of AI innovation. The opening ceremony starts tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4th, at 9:00 AM. Please feel free to share with your network. #Morocco #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAI2024 #AI #Innovation

🎉We are excited to announce Google as the exclusive sponsor of the MoroccoAI 2024 Annual Conference.  Google’s support reflects a shared commitment to advancing AI and fostering its growth across Morocco, Africa, and the world. This year’s theme, “Driving the Future of Innovation through AI,” aligns seamlessly with Google’s groundbreaking contributions to shaping the global AI landscape. From cutting-edge research to transformative technologies, Google continues to inspire innovation and collaboration in the AI community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Google for supporting MoroccoAI’s mission and helping us create a platform for meaningful discussions and innovative ideas. The conference is just two days away! Don’t miss out on engaging talks, and stay tuned as more surprises await! 📅 Dates: December 4-5, 2024 📍 Location: Online – join us from anywhere! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eN8VBMZq #Morocco #MoroccoAI #MoroccoAI2024 #AI #Innovation #Google #Africa 

🎉 Jury Announcement for MoroccoAI InnovAI Hackathon 2024 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the esteemed jury panel for the MoroccoAI InnovAI Hackathon 2024.  The jury, composed of distinguished experts in entrepreneurship and innovation, will evaluate the best submitted projects. Get ready to be inspired! Meet Jury Members: • Khouloud Abejja, Director of Digital Transformation at Agence de Développement du Digital-ADD, Morocco. • Mehdi Alaoui, Founder & CEO at LaStartupStation, Morocco.   • Mouhsine LAKHDISSI 🇲🇦🇵🇸محسن الخديسي, Professor & International IT Consultant at AI Crafters, Morocco. • Vida Hamd, Ph.D., Head of Public Policy Maghreb region & Sudan at Meta, UAE. • Abderrahmane Boutaib, Chief AI Officer at LaunchX, Morocco.   A sincere thank you for sharing your expertise to evaluate the outstanding projects. 👏 A huge shoutout to all the 500+ participants who showcased their creativity and talent, and our deepest gratitude to the 26 mentors whose dedication continues to inspire us! 🏆 Mark your calendars! The winning teams and their groundbreaking projects will be announced on the second day of the MoroccoAI Conference, December 5th, 2024. Don’t miss the excitement—join us for the big reveal! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eN8VBMZq Let’s celebrate innovation and excellence together! 🚀 #Morocco #MoroccoAI #InnovAIHackathon #Innovation #AI #Hackathon