AIWorldNewz.com

AI and Wikipedia Threaten Endangered Languages

Source: How AI and Wikipedia have sent vulnerable languages into a doom spiral (2025-09-25)

Artificial intelligence and Wikipedia are contributing to the decline of vulnerable languages, pushing them toward extinction. These technologies, while powerful, often overlook the importance of preserving linguistic diversity, leading to a "doom spiral" for many lesser-known languages. The article highlights how the reliance on AI and online platforms can inadvertently marginalize minority languages, risking their disappearance. Experts warn that without targeted efforts, these languages may vanish entirely as digital content increasingly favors dominant languages.

More recent coverage