README.md

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# MALIBA-AI

> *Advancing AI Innovation in Mali through Local Language Technologies*

MALIBA-AI is a pioneering community initiative dedicated to developing open-source AI solutions that preserve and promote Mali's rich linguistic heritage while solving local challenges through technology.

## 🎯 Mission

To build an inclusive AI ecosystem in Mali by developing open-source models in local languages, fostering innovation, and empowering communities through accessible AI education and research.

## 🔑 Core Initiatives

### Local Language AI Development
- Building ASR, TTS, and MT systems for Mali's indigenous languages
- Developing specialized LLMs trained on local language datasets
- Creating NLP tools for language preservation and documentation

### Community Building & Education
- AI/ML workshops programs
- Collaborative research projects
- Open-source contribution opportunities


## 🧪 Research Focus Areas

### MALIBA-AI Lab
Our research and development hub focuses on:

1. **Natural Language Processing**
   - Speech recognition systems
   - Neural machine translation
   - Text-to-speech engines
   - Language documentation tools

2. **Computer Vision**
   - imaging analysis

3. **Machine Learning Applications**
   - Educational technology
   - Digital accessibility

## 🤝 Join Our Community

MALIBA-AI thrives on collaboration and welcomes contributions from:
- AI researchers and practitioners
- Software developers
- Linguists and language experts
- Domain specialists
- Students and enthusiasts

## 📞 Connect With Us

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## 🤲 Support Us

Help us build AI solutions for Mali:
- Contribute to our projects
- Share your expertise
- Join our events
- Spread the word

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*"Innovation through collaboration, impact through local action."*

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Join us in shaping the future of AI in Mali—one project, one language, and one solution at a time!