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

🤲 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."

Licensed under Apache License 2.0 Join us in shaping the future of AI in Mali—one project, one language, and one solution at a time!