Awarri Unveils Nigeria’s First Multilingual Language Model to Boost AI
In a groundbreaking move, Awarri has launched Nigeria’s first Multilingual Language Model (LLM) to revolutionize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Africa. This innovative approach aims to build the largest dataset of native Nigerian languages, laying the foundation for the development of AI models and applications tailored to Nigeria’s linguistic diversity.
Caption: Awarri’s Multilingual Language Model is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s AI landscape.
Developed in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and data.org, this initiative marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s AI landscape. The LLM, powered by Awarri’s Artificial Intelligence technology, is designed to be trained in five indigenous Nigerian languages.
“A first for Nigeria, the launch is a critical step in the development of AI in Africa. One of our goals with the LLM is to demonstrate the key role technology can play in preserving Nigeria’s many cultures,” - Silas Adekunle, CEO of Awarri.
Currently supporting five of Nigeria’s most spoken languages – Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Pidgin, and Ibibio – alongside accented English, the platform invites users to contribute by translating English sentences into their local language through audio recordings.
Caption: The LLM supports five indigenous Nigerian languages, with plans to expand to more languages in the future.
Awarri plans to expand its language coverage to include more Nigerian languages in the future. This initiative will enable the collection of new datasets in indigenous Nigerian languages, empowering the nation to develop AI tools with a profound understanding of its cultural and linguistic intricacies.
“Data is central to the development of all AI models and applications. The launch will enable us to capture entirely new data sets in indigenous Nigerian languages, allowing us as a nation to build AI tools with a deep understanding of Nigeria’s cultural and linguistic nuances.” - Silas Adekunle.
This groundbreaking innovation has the potential to revolutionize AI development in Africa, and we can’t wait to see the impact it will have on the continent’s technological landscape.
