Meta and UNESCO are collaborating to expand AI capabilities for underrepresented languages, aiming to promote digital inclusivity and preserve linguistic diversity. This initiative focuses on developing AI models that can understand and generate text in languages with limited online presence.
The partnership will leverage Meta's AI technology and UNESCO's linguistic expertise to create more inclusive language models. This will enable people speaking underrepresented languages to access digital information, communicate online, and participate in the global digital economy.
The project will initially focus on languages such as Yoruba, Wolof, and Sinhala, with plans to expand to other underrepresented languages. By promoting linguistic diversity and digital inclusivity, Meta and UNESCO aim to create a more equitable online environment.
