Kenya: Meta Unveils Plan to Add Swahili and Kikuyu to Power AI Revolution

Meta is setting its sights on Kenya’s growing tech landscape with an ambitious plan to incorporate Kikuyu and Swahili into its AI chatbot, Llama.

The tech giant’s latest announcement comes on the heels of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants and Innovation Awards, highlighting Meta’s strategic push to enhance AI’s relevance in Kenya and beyond. This initiative aims to bridge the language gap and make AI more accessible to millions across East Africa.

Llama, launched by Meta AI in February…