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Malian authorities hope artificial intelligence can change that by helping students learn to read and write in local languages they already speak with friends and family.
Since Mali adopted a new constitution in 2023, the country has 13 official languages. Although French is no longer part of that list, the language of the former coloniser is still present everywhere, including in classrooms.
Malian authorities hope artificial intelligence can change that by helping students learn to read and write in local languages they already speak with friends and family. To achieve this goal, the Education ministry has called on RobotsMali. This AI company has produced more than a hundred stories in Bambara, the most widely spoken language in the country, for students to read in schools.
AI programmes like ChatGPT and Leonardo are used to write, translate and illustrate the stories. The organization hopes to provide a solution to the lack of books in Malian languages.
After Mali gained independence from France in 1960, several attempts were made to replace French-language education with languages like Bambara. These failed repeatedly, mainly due to a lack of resources and a lack of political will.
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But the relationship with France has changed drastically in recent years, especially after a military junta seized power in 2020 and 2021 coups.
