metadata

license: cc-by-sa-4.0
task_categories:
  - text-classification
  - token-classification
  - translation
  - text2text-generation
  - question-answering
tags:
  - dataset
  - balochi
  - baluchi
size_categories:
  - 100K<n<1M

Balochi Language Dataset

Overview

This dataset is a comprehensive resource for training large language models (LLMs) in the Balochi language. It is designed to go beyond basic translation tasks, supporting fully generative text and conversational AI capabilities in Balochi.

The dataset includes monolingual Balochi text, multilingual translation corpora, and various conversational and domain-specific texts, enabling diverse use cases such as:

Generative AI: Building chatbots and generative text systems in Balochi.
Multilingual Translation: Translating between Balochi and other languages like English, Urdu, and Persian.
Cultural Insights: Providing context for cultural and historical texts.
Domain-Specific Applications: Technical, educational, and assistant-oriented tasks.

Key Features

Languages: Balochi, English, Urdu, Persian.
Domains:
- General conversation
- Literature
- News
- Academic texts
- Technical content
- Cultural and historical narratives
- Travel and educational materials
- Assistant and chat scenarios
Dataset Size:
- Monolingual and multilingual pairs totaling tens of thousands of records.
- Includes conversational samples, professional scenarios, and technical terminologies.

Dataset Highlights

Monolingual Data

Focused on Balochi texts from cultural, historical, and conversational contexts.
Contains cleaned and formatted versions for model training.

Multilingual Translation Data

Balochi-English: General and technical translations.
Balochi-Urdu: News and conversational translations.
Balochi-Persian: Literary and historical translations.

Conversational Samples

Includes a variety of real-world scenarios:

Daily interactions (e.g., greetings, family discussions).
Professional settings (e.g., interviews, meetings).
Educational contexts (e.g., questions in class).
Travel scenarios (e.g., at airports, booking hotels).

Technical Terminology

Covers domains like:

Computing
Medicine
Physics
Internet technology

TL;DR: Dataset Bias and Potential Issues

This dataset has been curated with care to include diverse and representative content. However, users should be aware of the following:

Bias in Data:
- Despite efforts to ensure diversity, some biases inherent in the source material may persist.
- Certain dialects or regional variations of Balochi may be underrepresented.
Potential Offensive Content:
- While the data has been cleaned, there is a possibility of inadvertent inclusion of sensitive or offensive terms.
- Users should implement post-processing and filtering mechanisms where necessary.
Translation Limitations:
- Translations are not guaranteed to be perfect and may require human review in sensitive or critical applications.

By using this dataset, you acknowledge these potential limitations and accept responsibility for its application.

Licensing

The dataset is released under the CC-BY-SA 4.0 license. This means you can use, share, and modify it, provided proper attribution is given.

Acknowledgments

This dataset is a result of efforts to preserve and enhance computational resources for the Balochi language.

For further details or contributions, feel free to reach out or submit issues to the project repository.