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Microsoft Research Lab – Africa, Nairobi

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AI tools can perform poorly in non-Western languages and lack critical cultural context for many populations. Project Gecko uses small language models to bring vital expertise to farmers in underserved areas using local languages and multi-modal content.

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| Jiang Bian, Adam Fourney, Tanuja Ganu, Daniela Massiceti, Jacki O'Neill, Sunayana Sitaram, and Tian Xie

In this forum episode, researchers dive into the importance of globally inclusive and equitable AI, share updates on AutoGen and MatterGen, explore novel use cases for AI, and more.