AI and Wikipedia Threaten Endangered Languages
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 extinction. The article explores how these technologies, while powerful, may inadvertently accelerate language loss by favoring dominant languages and reducing the use of less common ones. Experts warn that without careful intervention, the combination of AI and online platforms could irreversibly damage linguistic diversity. Preserving endangered languages requires targeted efforts to ensure they are represented and maintained in digital spaces.