Preserving Languages in a Digital World: A Call for Inclusive Action The digital world is expanding at an unprecedented pace, offering connectivity and opportunities like never before. However, amidst this rapid progress, there lies a pressing concern that often goes unnoticed – the preservation of languages. Despite the vast digital landscape, countless languages remain unheard, […]
Bridging the digital divide through language inclusion
Bridging the Digital Divide Through Language Inclusion In a world where the internet plays a crucial role in almost every aspect of our lives, ensuring equal access for everyone is more important than ever. However, one significant barrier that continues to hinder this goal is the lack of language inclusion in digital content. Experts are […]
Tower of Babel reimagined: IGF 2025 experiment highlights language barriers in internet governance
Tower of Babel Reimagined: IGF 2025 Experiment Highlights Language Barriers in Internet Governance In 2025, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) embarked on a groundbreaking experiment that shook the foundations of traditional internet governance. Instead of relying on the lingua franca of English, global internet policy experts were challenged to govern in their native languages. The […]
UNESCO and ICANN lead push for multilingual and inclusive internet governance
UNESCO and ICANN Lead Push for Multilingual and Inclusive Internet Governance In a rapidly globalizing world, the digital landscape is a powerful tool that has the potential to connect people from all corners of the globe. However, this interconnectedness has often left behind communities that speak languages not widely represented online. In an effort to […]
Naver and Siam.AI launch Thai-language LLM and tourism agent
Thailand’s AI Adoption Booming: Naver and Siam.AI Launch Thai-Language LLM and Tourism Agent Thailand is riding the wave of AI adoption, with significant growth anticipated in key sectors such as agriculture, banking, and tourism. This surge in AI utilization is paving the way for innovative solutions tailored to the Thai market. Recently, Naver, a leading […]
Meta partners with UNESCO to improve AI language technology
Meta Partners with UNESCO to Improve AI Language Technology Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with UNESCO to enhance artificial intelligence language technology. This collaboration aims to leverage an open-source machine translation benchmark to evaluate AI performance across seven languages. By joining forces with UNESCO, Meta is taking a significant […]