Is it possible to revive our indigenous languages (with the help of AI)?
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Over the past 7 years, during our meetups, we have discussed hundreds of papers from leading AI companies and universities around the world. We usually don't talk much about our sponsor, Trellis Data.
This time is a bit different: we want to walk you through something close to our heart. How can we use AI to drive positive social outcomes?
Australia’s Indigenous languages are dying. It’s a tragic loss, with revival seeming impossible due to scarce resources. But history shows it can be done: Modern Hebrew was revived after 1500 years of disuse. Today it has over 8 million active speakers. Inspired by this, we are pioneering AI methods, using Large Language Models to make Aboriginal language revival practical. We’re turning extremely limited data into new hope, breathing new life into these ancient voices. This isn’t just theory. We have the methods. You are hearing from a company with 8 years of commercial experience in innovating and delivering AI, with an R&D team right here in Canberra. Let’s explore today, together, how we give these languages a future.
Is it possible to revive our indigenous languages (with the help of AI)?