Nigerians who speak Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin are being invited to contribute to a project aimed at improving how artificial intelligence (AI) represents local languages.
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The opportunity is part of the National AI Glossary Project, an initiative by Data Science Nigeria (DSN) with support from Google. It seeks to strengthen the representation of Nigerian languages, expressions and cultural meanings in AI resources.
Many AI systems have limited understanding of African languages, accents, dialects and cultural realities. This can affect how accurately they interpret users and respond in local languages.
The project is bringing together people with language expertise and community knowledge to help develop more representative AI language resources. Its focus languages are Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin.
The initiative is not advertised as a conventional job or paid recruitment exercise. Rather, Nigerians can register their interest to contribute in different capacities, depending on their knowledge and experience.
Who can participate?
The project is inviting people to take part as language contributors, reviewers, educators, media partners, cultural champions or promoters.
Contributors can suggest local terms, definitions, examples and pronunciations. Reviewers will assess terms for clarity, accuracy and usability, while educators can test the glossary’s value for teaching and learning.
Media partners can share the terms through radio, television and digital platforms. Cultural champions can support cultural relevance and acceptance, while promoters can introduce the glossary to communities and networks.
The project is expected to help more Nigerians understand artificial intelligence and encourage technology that reflects local languages and everyday experiences.
How to apply
Interested Nigerians can register through the project’s online form at https://bit.ly/AIEXGlossary. Applicants should indicate how they can contribute, whether as a language contributor, reviewer, educator, media partner, cultural champion or promoter.
The link is an expression of interest in participating in the project. The announcement does not specify payment, salary, grant or employment, and registration does not guarantee paid work.
The initiative is supported by Google, while Data Science Nigeria is coordinating the project. Nigerians with relevant language knowledge can submit their interest through the registration link across Nigeria and beyond.
