A grassroots NLP research group that develops models and datasets for African languages, available on GitHub.
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.
Africa’s $180 Billion Question: Can AI learn to speak 2,000 native languages?
Africa's Internet economy is projected to reach $180 billion by 2025 and $712 billion by 2050. The AI market in Africa is expected to reach $16.5 billion by 2030, driven by advancements in natural language processing.
Google announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra to Advance AI in Africa
Google announced a total of $37 million in funding to support AI research and infrastructure in Africa. The first AI Community Center in Accra, Ghana was launched to promote AI learning and collaboration.
How African startups can use NLP to power the future of business innovation
African startups are missing opportunities by not exploring NLP, which can help address language diversity and customer service challenges. NLP can assist in processing customer queries in local languages, as demonstrated by South African startup Botlhale AI.
