World Bank and Gates Foundation Launch Initiative to Bring Chichewa Into AI Models in Malawi

Malawi is poised for a major step into the artificial intelligence era after the World Bank, with support from the Gates Foundation, launched an initiative to develop AI models capable of understanding and processing Chichewa — a move expected to transform access to information and public services for millions of people. The project aims to break long-standing language barriers by enabling AI-powered systems to deliver information and services in local languages, particularly benefiting rural co