Dr. Ernest Mwebaze talks African language technology on ICTea podcast
lawrennd · x · 2026-07-27
Dr. Ernest Mwebaze discusses the work behind African language technology on the National ICT Innovation Hub’s ICTea podcast.
The core point is that AI should understand the languages Africans actually speak, not just the major global languages. The post points to a broader push in language technology for better coverage of underrepresented languages.
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