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The Rise of Multilingual AI in Africa: Language Models, Inclusion, and Local Context

May 18, 2026

GSMA and Pleias Launch CommonLingua to Support 61 African Languages SMA and Pleias have launched CommonLingua, an open-source language identification model designed to strengthen multilingual AI development across Africa. The initiative supports 61 African languages and aims to improve how… Continue Reading…

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