Dr. Moody Amakobe

The Role of Indigenous Languages in Training African-Centric AI Models Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how societies interact with technology, from voice assistants and search engines to automated translation and smart healthcare systems. Yet, as Africa embraces this digital transformation, a critical gap persists: the absence of indigenous African languages in the core of AI systems. Most AI tools today are trained primarily on English, French, and other...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative force across global economies and social landscapes. In...