AI and Wikipedia Threaten Vulnerable Languages' Future
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 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 targeted efforts, these digital tools could further marginalize endangered languages, making preservation more difficult. Addressing this issue requires conscious strategies to support linguistic diversity amid rapid technological progress.