Microsoft has launched a Lingua competition with a funding limit of up to $50,000 to address the underrepresentation of European languages, particularly Ukrainian, in artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to encourage the development of AI models that incorporate and support the Ukrainian language, which has been historically underrepresented in global AI systems.
The competition is designed to bring together researchers, developers, and linguists from around the world to contribute to the advancement of Ukrainian language technology. By focusing on Ukrainian, the initiative not only supports the linguistic community but also fosters technological innovation in a region with a growing digital presence.
Microsoft’s move highlights its commitment to promoting linguistic diversity and inclusion in the field of artificial intelligence. This initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on the development of AI technologies that are more representative of the world’s linguistic landscape.