Use AI to keep languages alive: Expert
Experts at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) are advocating for the integration of Artificial Intelligence with linguistic research to preserve and promote India's diverse languages. The initiative aims to make digital technology more inclusive by enabling interactions in mother tongues.
Why it matters
Leveraging AI for linguistic preservation is a critical step in bridging the digital divide and maintaining cultural heritage in a globalized world.
G. Uma Maheshwara Rao, former president of the Linguistic Society of India, on Friday said CIIL represents the voices of all 140 crore Indians and plays a vital role in advancing the nation’s linguistic diversity. He observed that the future of Indian language research lies in integrating linguistic knowledge with Artificial Intelligence rather than limiting it to printed documentation.
In his address at the 58th Foundation Day at CIIL, he said people should be able to speak in their mother tongue while others receive the message instantly in their own languages through AI-enabled systems, fulfilling CIIL’s long-standing mission of making Indian languages accessible to everyone.
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