Conversational Question Answering over Knowledge Graphs

Abstract

Question answering (QA) over knowledge graphs (KGs) is an essential task that maps a user’s utterance to a query over a KG to retrieve the correct answer. Earlier methods in this field relied heavily on predefined templates and rules, which had limited adaptability and learning capability. Recent research has made significant strides in answering straightforward questions, and there has been notable success in tackling more intricate queries as well. However, a key challenge remains that, often, a single round of question and answer is not enough. Users might have follow-up questions that delve deeper into a subject, relying on information from their initial queries. This situation is particularly common in conversational settings, where each new question might refer back to earlier topics or answers. In this chapter, we explore advanced techniques for handling such conversational QA over knowledge graphs. We leverage deep neural networks and multi-task learning approaches to create systems that can understand and respond to a series of interconnected questions. By focusing on these conversational aspects and the nuances between different types of queries, we aim to bridge a significant gap in current research, offering more dynamic and context-aware systems that can adapt to the evolving nature of human inquiry.