Google is championing the preservation and revitalization of endangered Indian languages with its advanced AI platform, Gemini. This initiative aims to enable voice and text searches in local languages, bridging information gaps for diverse communities. With a focus on inclusive AI, Google's efforts extend to languages beyond the recognized 22, acknowledging India's linguistic richness. This endeavor underscores the significance of digital preservation for languages lacking online representation.
Venturing deeper into India with its innovative generative AI platform Gemini and a range of digital solutions, Google has embarked on a noble mission – the revival of endangered Indian languages and the creation of digital repositories for them. The aim is to empower individuals to effortlessly conduct voice or text searches in their native dialects and languages.
Progressing steadily towards fruition, this initiative promises to grant people in remote areas and diverse regions the ability to conduct voice searches in their own languages, accessing precise and valuable information through platforms like Google's Gemini AI or facilitating live translations, thereby leveraging YouTube to engage more effectively with their communities.
This ambitious project has already made inroads into 59 Indian languages, including 15 that lack any digital presence and were facing a decline in usage. Manish Gupta, the director of Google DeepMind, emphasized the importance of inclusive AI in their work. He stated, "We've been focusing on inclusive AI as a fundamental aspect of our efforts. How can we develop AI in a way that extends its benefits to all, especially the billion-plus Indians and beyond? One crucial area we have tackled is languages, considering their fundamental role in AI capabilities and wide-ranging applications."
Gupta highlighted the disparity in access to information, pointing out that while individuals like us who understand English can easily access a wealth of information, the challenge lies in leveling the playing field for others. He posed the question, "How can we democratize access to information for individuals such as the daughter of a laborer in Chhattisgarh or a farmer in Assam?" Despite the remarkable advancements in generative AI technologies, a notable gap exists between their proficiency in English compared to Indian languages and other global languages.
Emphasizing the need to go beyond the 22 scheduled languages recognized in India, Gupta shed light on the country's rich linguistic diversity, with over 60 Indian languages spoken by millions and more than 125 languages boasting significant speaker populations. Many of these languages, Gupta noted, lacked any digital footprint, underlining the importance of preserving and promoting linguistic heritage through digital means.
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