The use of blockchain and AI for improvement in various areas of society is essential in Africa now more than ever.
Lucky Uwakwe, chairman of Nigeria’s Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee (BICCoN), has emphasized the importance of using artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve African languages at risk of extinction.
In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Uwakwe highlighted the urgent need to protect these languages as fewer people speak them due to various socio-economic factors. Uwakwe pointed to the example of languages in Plateau State, Nigeria, where insecurity has displaced communities, causing their languages to scatter and decline.
According to Uwakwe, the goal is to ensure that no language is lost or becomes extinct. He noted that technological advancements like AI and blockchain could play a crucial role in achieving this goal. Uwakwe also highlighted a significant gap in language support provided by global tech giants.
