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title: MALIBA AI
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short_description: "No Malian Left Behind!"
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  - malian-languages
  - ai
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  - open-source
  - africa
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# 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!