Digital Transformation in ASEAN Humanities: Integration of AI and Language Technologies for Multilingual Information Retrieval

Abstract

The digital transformation of the humanities within ASEAN has been influenced by artificial intelligence (AI) and language technologies, particularly in the domain of multilingual information retrieval. This research aimed to examine the impact of AI and language technologies on multilingual information retrieval across ASEAN nations. Data were gathered from academic staff at four universities in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei, with a total sample of 357 respondents. The data were analysed using SPSS 29 and Smart PLS 4. The findings substantiated the significant influence of AI and language technologies on multilingual information retrieval within ASEAN countries. It is recommended that ASEAN nations prioritise digital transformation initiatives, particularly the integration of AI and language technologies in multilingual information retrieval. Future advancements should ensure that AI fosters inclusive and multilingual access to knowledge while preserving ASEAN’s linguistic diversity.