Technology is playing an unexpected role in preserving endangered languages. Over the past year, 20 indigenous languages that were spoken by fewer than 100 people have seen significant revivals thanks to AI translation tools and mobile apps.
The First Voices project has created digital archives of oral histories, songs, and conversations. Meanwhile, language learning apps modeled on Duolingo now offer courses in languages like Hawaiian, Māori, and Navajo, with youth engagement increasing by 300%.
“Over the past year, 20 indigenous languages that were spoken by fewer than 100 people have seen significant revivals thanks to AI translation tools and mobile apps.”
"Our language is our identity," said a Cherokee elder involved in the project. "Technology is helping us pass it to the next generation in ways our ancestors never imagined." UNESCO reports this is the most successful period for indigenous language revitalization in history.
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Good News Good Vibes. (2024, September 14). AI and Apps Help Save 20 Indigenous Languages From Extinction. Retrieved from https://goodnewsgoodvibes.com/en/article/indigenous-languages-revival-technology-2024
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