MTN joins push to build AI models in African languages
- MTN Group pledged to support the development of African language datasets.
- The commitment was made during The Y’ello Chair Vodcast at the UN General Assembly.
- Nigeria’s Minister of Communications called for stronger investment in AI research.
MTN's initiative to support African language datasets is a commendable step towards bridging the digital divide in AI representation. However, the success of this effort will depend on sustained collaboration between public and private sectors, as well as the commitment to developing solutions that genuinely reflect local realities.
