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title: MALIBA AI
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colorTo: purple
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license: mit
short_description: No Malian Left Behind!
tags:
  - malian-languages
  - ai
  - community
  - open-source
  - africa

MALIBA-AI

Empowering Mali's Future Through Community-Driven AI Innovation

MALIBA-AI is a free and independent community initiative uniting enthusiasts, engineers, linguists, researchers, and students to develop open-source AI solutions that democratize technology access across Mali's diverse linguistic landscape.

Our Vision

To create an inclusive, independent technological ecosystem where no Malian is left behind by technological advances, regardless of their educational background or linguistic preferences.

Our Mission

To drive technological advancement in Mali through:

Building a dynamic, collaborative community of AI innovators
Developing open-source models tailored to local needs
Ensuring technological accessibility across all Malian languages
Fostering independence and local innovation
Sharing knowledge and methodologies openly

Core Initiatives

1. Language Technology Development

Foundation Models: Create and deploy large language models specifically trained for Malian languages
Speech Technologies: Develop speech recognition and synthesis systems for local languages
Translation Systems: Build neural machine translation models connecting Mali's languages
Dataset Creation: Curate comprehensive datasets for all Malian languages
Documentation: Preserve linguistic heritage through detailed documentation
Methodology Sharing: Publish approaches and techniques following open science principles

2. Community Empowerment

Open Collaboration: Foster a space for innovation free from external influence
Knowledge Exchange: Facilitate learning and sharing between community members
Inclusive Development: Ensure solutions benefit all Malians, regardless of background
Research Publication: Share findings, models, and datasets with the global community
Capacity Building: Develop local expertise in AI and language technologies

3. Practical Applications

Local Solutions: Create applications addressing specific Malian challenges
Educational Tools: Develop resources for learning in local languages
Accessibility Solutions: Ensure technology reaches all community members
Integration Tools: Build software connecting traditional and modern practices

Join Our Community

Who We Need

AI/ML Practitioners: Contribute to model development and training
Software Engineers: Build practical applications and tools
Language Experts: Guide linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
Community Members: Share insights about local needs and usage
Enthusiasts: Learn and contribute to technological advancement

How to Contribute

Project Participation: Join our open-source development efforts
Knowledge Sharing: Contribute expertise and learn from others
Community Building: Help grow our independent innovation ecosystem
Solution Development: Create applications serving local needs
Research Collaboration: Participate in methodology development and documentation

No Malian Left Behind

Join MALIBA-AI in building a future where technology serves every Malian, in every language, through the power of community-driven innovation!