(Almost) All of Entity Resolution

Explore a comprehensive lecture on entity resolution presented by Rebecca Steorts from Duke University. Delve into the foundational concepts and modern applications of record linkage, de-duplication, and data integration. Learn about the historical development of probabilistic record linkage from the 1940s and 50s, and discover how these principles have evolved to address contemporary challenges in various fields. Examine clustering approaches, supervised and semi-supervised methods, and canonicalization techniques used in industry and academia. Gain insights into practical applications of entity resolution in areas such as human rights, official statistics, medicine, and citation networks. Understand current research topics and their importance in advancing the field. This 49-minute talk, part of the Colloque des sciences mathématiques du Québec, offers a comprehensive overview of entity resolution, its historical context, and its significance in modern data integration challenges.