MEDIA APPEARANCES
Why First Languages AI Can Be a Reality
Over 77% of North American languages are endangered, with 92% in the U.S. The First Languages AI Reality (FLAIR) initiative is creating a new path for language reclamation through immersive AI. By developing rapid methods for building custom speech recognition models, FLAIR empowers Indigenous communities to preserve and revitalize their languages with ethical, culturally grounded technology.
Lakota Youth & AI: Bringing AI from Silicon Valley to the Black Hills
Lakota data scientist Mason Grimshaw highlights the need for Indigenous voices in AI. Through the Lakota AI Code Camp, he engages Native youth in coding and data science while grounding learning in culture and community. Raised on the Rosebud Reservation and MIT-educated, Mason’s work bridges technology and tradition to ensure AI serves everyone.