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Saving Words Before They Disappear: How AI is Bringing Forgotten Languages Back to Life

Writer's picture: Karanpreet KaurKaranpreet Kaur

Lost languages don’t have to disappear forever! Discover how AI and NLP are bringing endangered languages back to life—before they fade into history.


Languages are more than just words. They carry the culture, history, and identity of the region in which they are spoken. However, many languages have disappeared due to modernisation, migration, and a lack of speakers. According to UNESCO, nearly 40% of the world's languages are endangered. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a key role in saving endangered languages. AI can document, translate, and preserve languages before they vanish forever.


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