MEDIA APPEARANCES
Preserving Cultural Data and Languages in the AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Awareness Month, the ACM DEI Council hosted a global panel of Indigenous researchers discussing data sovereignty, language preservation, and the impact of emerging technologies. Moderated by Cynthia (Star Horse Woman) Lindquist, the event featured Ian Her Many Horses, Te Taka Keegan, Sean Chandler, and Elmer Guy.
The Dark Side of AI: An Impending Revolution
In this CBC Early Edition interview, Michael Running Wolf joins Kris Krüg to discuss Sandboxing AI—a project exploring how artificial intelligence can be developed responsibly and in partnership with Indigenous communities.
The conversation highlights the importance of ethical innovation, data sovereignty, and centering Indigenous knowledge in the future of AI.
This AI Camp Is Teaching Teens to Preserve Their Lakota Language
In South Dakota, the Lakota AI Code Camp blends technology and tradition to preserve the Lakota language. Over three weeks, Native teens learn coding and AI by creating an app that records their language and culture. Co-founded by Mason Grimshaw and Michael Running Wolf, the camp empowers youth to see tech as a tool for reclamation and leadership.
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.