Tag: African languages

Google brings AI-powered Search to 13 African languages

Google is expanding access to artificial intelligence across Africa by adding support for 13 widely spoken African languages to its AI-powered Search tools.  The update allows people to search, ask questions and receive AI-generated answers in languages they use every day, including Kiswahili, Somali, Hausa, Yorùbá and isiZulu.  For millions of internet users across the continent, the change goes beyond…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

7 African languages making a global comeback

African languages like Yoruba, Swahili, and Zulu are resurging globally, boosted by AI, music, and diaspora-led digital education and cultural revival.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

The revival of African languages: Preserving identity in the digital age

Digital tools, AI innovation, and mobile-first learning are reviving Africa’s linguistic heritage

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao