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