Indigenous researchers are racing against time to save endangered languages; 4,000 worldwide, one dies every two weeks. Michael Running Wolf’s Indigenous in AI works to prevent the loss, recognizing the urgent need for preserving Native American languages. The challenge: lack of Indigenous computer science graduates. Innovative initiatives like First Languages AI Reality, Tech Natives, and IndigiGenius aim to bridge this gap, training Native American students to preserve culture. Unique projects like Kyra Kaya’s AI tool honoring her Native Hawaiian roots and Madeline Gupta’s VR experience for Chippewa youth showcase the powerful combination of technology and Indigenous knowledge. The hope is to revitalize dying languages and empower new generations ethically through tech.
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