May 9, 2024

With French Under Fire, Mali Uses AI To Bring Local Language To Students

As tensions grow between Mali and its former colonial ruler, France, efforts to elevate native languages like Bambara, are growing. One start-up, RobotsMali, has used AI to create nearly 150 children's books in Bambara in the last year. Rather than simply translate existing books, the team takes care to ensure the books reflect the lives of Malians.

There is also the potential for a wider benefit through these tech advancements. Asmelash Teka Hadgu, co-founder of technology start-up Lesan, said, “If it is done right, the potential in terms of democratizing access to education is enormous”.

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