Digital Era Threatens Language Extinction, But AI Presents Hope
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Thousands of languages are at risk of extinction, with a language dying every 2 weeks. As languages die, unique ideas and culture are lost.
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The digital shift threatens many languages if they aren't supported on digital platforms. This phenomena is called "digitally disadvantaged languages."
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The author's native Tamil language faces this challenge, with English encroaching more into daily life due to digital convenience.
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Generative AI presents an opportunity to revitalize endangered languages by capturing nuances and improving translation.
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Saving languages digitally will allow more people to access emerging tech jobs, help businesses reach new markets, and preserve cultural diversity.