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  1. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    AI Haumaru, AI Motuhake Mō Te Māori GIS Kaupapa - Safe, Secure, Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Use For Māori GIS Projects [webinar/training/overview] -- http

    A webinar focused on safe, secure, and sovereign AI use for Māori GIS projects was held, emphasizing local LLMs for data privacy. The event highlighted practical use cases and the importance of indigenous AI governance. It also touched upon the risks associated with AI and the structured, informed use of the technology. AI

    AI Haumaru, AI Motuhake Mō Te Māori GIS Kaupapa - Safe, Secure, Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Use For Māori GIS Projects [webinar/training/overview] -- http

    IMPACT Promotes responsible AI development and deployment within indigenous communities, focusing on data sovereignty and local LLM applications.

  2. TOOL · IEEE Spectrum — AI English(EN) ·

    Māori Text-to-Speech Model Spurns Big Tech’s Values

    Academics in New Zealand have developed a text-to-speech model for the te reo Māori language, prioritizing community ownership over data and output. This initiative aims to counter the trend of large tech companies scraping indigenous languages for AI training without consent or benefit to the communities. The project focused on a specific dialect, incorporating linguistic nuances and utilizing a consenting local voice actor to create a high-fidelity synthetic voice. AI

    Māori Text-to-Speech Model Spurns Big Tech’s Values

    IMPACT Provides a blueprint for other minority language communities to develop AI tools that respect cultural ownership and linguistic integrity.

  3. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    If you know me, you'll know I'm not a fan of # ai . But indigenous-led sovereign AI that supports the revitalisation of specific dialects of te reo Māori? Yes,

    An article highlights the development of indigenous-led sovereign AI initiatives aimed at revitalizing specific dialects of the Māori language. The author expresses enthusiasm for this approach, contrasting it with general AI skepticism. The piece features insights from Professor Te Taka Keegan and his team at the University of Waikato. AI

    IMPACT Highlights a niche but significant application of AI in cultural preservation and language revitalization.