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AI and Wikipedia Threaten Vulnerable Languages' Future

Source: How AI and Wikipedia have sent vulnerable languages into a doom spiral (2025-09-26)

Artificial intelligence and Wikipedia are contributing to the decline of vulnerable languages, pushing them toward a potential "doom spiral." These technologies, while advancing knowledge sharing, may inadvertently accelerate language extinction by favoring dominant languages and reducing the use of less common ones. Experts warn that without careful intervention, the reliance on AI and online platforms could further marginalize endangered languages, making preservation efforts more urgent than ever. Addressing this issue requires targeted strategies to protect linguistic diversity amid technological progress.

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