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Written By Rachel Gutierrez

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo I Founder & Chief Future Officer I NightOwlGPT

Phillipines

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo is driving change at the intersection of indigenous knowledge, climate change and sustainable development. With a career spanning government, academia, and global advocacy, Anna Mae is dedicated to making technology more equitable and inclusive. As the founder of NightOwlGPT, she is preserving endangered languages and empowering marginalised communities to thrive in the digital age.

Championing Cultural Preservation with AI

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, a member of the Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, is dedicated to preserving linguistic heritage through innovative AI solutions.

Key Initiative:

Anna Mae created NightOwlGPT, an AI-driven app that provides:

  • Real-time translation

  • Culturally relevant learning

  • Digital literacy advancement

The app operates in the Philippines, Colombia, Ghana, and Pakistan, connecting excluded communities to the global digital landscape.

Inclusive AI Development

Anna Mae's approach to AI development emphasizes:

  • Training models on diverse, representative datasets

  • Active engagement with marginalized communities

  • Tailoring technology to specific needs and perspectives

Broader Impact

Beyond NightOwlGPT, Anna Mae's influence extends to:

  • Build Initiative Foundation: Creating inclusive, sustainable communities in the face of climate challenges

  • LSE International Development Review: Bridging policy and academia as Editor-in-Chief

  • LSE Generate: Mentoring the next generation of Southeast Asian entrepreneurs

Vision for the Future

Anna Mae envisions responsible AI as "systems that prioritize inclusivity, equity, and accountability," emphasizing trust as crucial for ethical and effective digital navigation.

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