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+short_description: Community dedicated to developing open-source AI solutions
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-# MALIBA-AI
+# MALIBA-AI  
+**Advancing AI Innovation in Mali through Local Language Technologies**
 
-> *Advancing AI Innovation in Mali through Local Language Technologies*
+MALIBA-AI is a pioneering community initiative dedicated to developing open-source AI solutions that both preserve Mali's rich linguistic heritage and address local challenges through innovative technology.
 
-MALIBA-AI is a pioneering community initiative dedicated to developing open-source AI solutions that preserve and promote Mali's rich linguistic heritage while solving local challenges through technology.
+## Our Mission
+To build an inclusive AI ecosystem in Mali by:
+- Developing open-source models in local languages
+- Fostering innovation through community-driven research
+- Empowering communities with accessible AI education and resources
 
-## Mission
+## Core Initiatives
 
-To build an inclusive AI ecosystem in Mali by developing open-source models in local languages, fostering innovation, and empowering communities through accessible AI education and research.
+### 1. Local Language AI Development
+- **Speech Recognition:** Create systems capable of accurately recognizing speech in Mali’s indigenous languages.
+- **Neural Machine Translation:** Develop translation models to bridge language barriers.
+- **Text-to-Speech Engines:** Build robust text-to-speech solutions tailored to local linguistic nuances.
+- **Large Language Models:** Construct models specifically trained on Mali’s languages.
+- **Data Collection & Documentation:** Gather and curate datasets on Mali’s indigenous languages, making them accessible for research and development.
+- **NLP Tools:** Develop tools for language preservation and documentation.
 
-## 🔑 Core Initiatives
-Our core research and development will be focus on:
+### 2. Community Building & Education
+- **Workshops & Training:** Host AI/ML workshops and educational programs.
+- **Collaborative Research:** Encourage partnerships and joint research projects.
+- **Open-Source Contributions:** Provide opportunities for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts to contribute to our projects.
 
-### Local Language AI Development
-- Building Speech recognition systems, Neural machine translation, and Text-to-speech engines, large language models for Mali's indigenous languages
-- Collecte data on Mali's indigenous languages and make them available for AI communauty and research 
-- Creating NLP tools for language preservation and documentation
+### 3. Machine Learning Applications
+- **Educational Technology:** Innovate tools and platforms to enhance learning.
+- **Digital Accessibility:** Create inclusive technologies that ensure digital access for all.
 
+## Get Involved
 
-### Community Building & Education
-- AI/ML workshops programs
-- Collaborative research projects
-- Open-source contribution opportunities
-- Machine Learning Applications**
-   - Educational technology
-   - Digital accessibility
+### Who We Welcome
+- **AI Researchers and Practitioners:** Contribute your expertise to cutting-edge projects.
+- **Software Developers:** Collaborate on building scalable AI solutions.
+- **Linguists and Language Experts:** Help preserve and document Mali's languages.
+- **Domain Specialists:** Apply your industry knowledge to solve local challenges.
+- **Students and Enthusiasts:** Join us to learn, innovate, and make a difference.
 
-## 🤝 Join Our Community
+### How You Can Contribute
+- **Contribute to Our Projects:** Bring your skills and ideas to our collaborative platform.
+- **Share Your Expertise:** Mentor, guide, and lead discussions on emerging AI topics.
+- **Participate in Events:** Attend our workshops, seminars, and hackathons.
+- **Spread the Word:** Help us raise awareness about the importance of local language AI innovation.
 
-MALIBA-AI thrives on collaboration and welcomes contributions from:
-- AI researchers and practitioners
-- Software developers
-- Linguists and language experts
-- Domain specialists
-- Students and enthusiasts
-
-## 📞 Connect With Us
-
-<!-- - 📧 Email: contact@maliba-ai.org
-- 🌐 Website: https://maliba-ai.org
-- 🐦 Twitter: @MalibaAI
-- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maliba-ai
-- 📱 Telegram: t.me/malibaai -->
-
-## 🤲 Support Us
-
-Help us build AI solutions for Mali:
-- Contribute to our projects
-- Share your expertise
-- Join our events
-- Spread the word
+> **"Innovation through collaboration, impact through local action."**
 
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-*"Innovation through collaboration, impact through local action."*
-
-Licensed under [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE)
 Join us in shaping the future of AI in Mali—one project, one language, and one solution at a time!