metadata

configs:
  - config_name: Portugal (PT)
    data_files: pt/*.parquet
  - config_name: Brazil (BR)
    data_files: br/*.parquet
  - config_name: Other
    data_files: other/*.parquet
task_categories:
  - text-generation
  - text-classification
language:
  - pt
tags:
  - pt
  - br
  - portuguese
  - brazilian
  - portugal
  - brazil
size_categories:
  - 100M<n<1B

Dataset Summary

The VeraCruz Dataset is a comprehensive collection of Portuguese language content, showcasing the linguistic and cultural diversity of of Portuguese-speaking regions. It includes around 190 million samples, organized by regional origin as indicated by URL metadata into primary categories. The primary categories are:

Portugal (PT): Samples with content URLs indicating a clear Portuguese origin.
Brazil (BR): Samples with content URLs indicating a clear Brazilian origin.
Other: Samples where the URL metadata does not clearly indicate a Portuguese or Brazilian origin. These samples were further classified into "PT" or "BR" categories using the PeroVaz_PT-BR_Classifier, which is trained specifically to distinguish between the European and Brazilian variations of Portuguese. Each entry in this category is supplemented with two extra columns: 'label' and 'score'. The 'label' column indicates the predicted category (PT or BR), and the 'score' column represents the probability of the predicted label.

Source Data

The VeraCruz Dataset is derived from the MyCulturaX dataset's Portuguese language segment, a comprehensive collection known for its broad linguistic coverage across multiple languages. However, the original MyCulturaX dataset does not differentiate between the two variants of Portuguese.

Personal and Sensitive Information

Given the dataset's extensive nature, it may contain personal and sensitive information. Users are advised to handle the data responsibly, employing ethical practices and privacy-compliant measures such as data anonymization where necessary. It is crucial to respect individual privacy and adhere to legal standards when utilizing this dataset.

Licensing Information

The license terms for the VeraCruz Dataset strictly follow those of mC4 and OSCAR. Please refer to the licenses of both datasets when using VeraCruz: