Artificial intelligence chat bots can now write in te reo Māori and even compose karakia or prayer if prompted.

But experts warn the technology could be doing more harm than good when it comes to ensuring the future of the language. #Māori #Indigedon #IndigenousMastodon #NativeMastodon #LanguageRevitilsation #Indigenous #LandBack #LanBack

https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/07/04/ai-chat-bots-can-now-write-in-te-reo-maori/

“Public figures using their native languages on the big stage support the revitalisation efforts being made by Indigenous people in general.”— Dion Enari & Sierra Keunga. #Māori #Indigenous #IndigenousMastodon #NativeMastodon #LanguageRevitilsation

‘You can’t speak what you can’t hear’

https://e-tangata.co.nz/reo/you-cant-speak-what-you-cant-hear-how-maori-and-pacific-sports-stars-are-helping-revitalise-vulnerable-languages/

‘You can’t speak what you can’t hear’ - E-Tangata

“It wasn’t very long ago that Indigenous athletes would only speak English during interviews. So the fact they will now use their star status to raise awareness of their culture and language is a sign of progress.” — Dion Enari & Sierra Keunga.

E-Tangata