AI-Powered Innovations for Documenting and Revitalizing African REVIEW Languages

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorDr. Jackton Otieno Midigo
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-19T09:34:55Z
dc.date.available2026-03-19T09:34:55Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionResearch
dc.description.abstractThe documentation and revitalization of African languages are crucial for preserving the continent’s linguistic and cultural heritage amid increasing threats of language endangerment. This study presents a systematic review of existing literature on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven approaches to language documentation and revitalization, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Data were collected from twenty academic digital repositories and peer-reviewed journals specializing in computational linguistics, AI applications in language preservation, and African linguistics. Four major databases were specifically searched: Google Scholar, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, and African Journals Online (AJOL). Peer-reviewed articles from established repositories were analyzed to explore key AI applications such as speech recognition, machine learning for transcription, neural machine translation, and digital archiving. The findings reveal that AI significantly enhances language preservation by enabling automated transcription, corpus development, and the creation of interactive learning tools. Nonetheless, challenges remain, including limited data availability, ethical concerns over language ownership, and technological accessibility in marginalized communities, which hinder widespread implementation. The study emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among linguists, AI developers, and local communities to ensure culturally sensitive and effective AI solutions. Ultimately, this review highlights the transformative potential of AI in supporting the sustainable revitalization of indigenous African languages and contributing to global linguistic resilience. Keywords: African Languages; Artificial Intelligence; Language Documentation; Revitalization; Systematic Review; Linguistic Resilience
dc.description.sponsorshipGretsa University
dc.identifier.citationMidigo, J. (2025). AI-Powered Innovations for Documenting and Revitalizing African Languages. Cultural Arts Research and Development, 5(2), 26–41. https://doi.org/10.55121/card.v5i2.517
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.55121/card.v5i2.517
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.gretsauniversity.ac.ke/handle/123456789/280
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherJapan Bilingual Publishing Co. - Cultural Arts Research and Development
dc.subjectHUMANITIES and RELIGION::Languages and linguistics::Linguistic subjects::Linguistics
dc.titleAI-Powered Innovations for Documenting and Revitalizing African REVIEW Languages
dc.typeArticle
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
AI Powered Innovations for Documenting and Revitalizing African.pdf
Size:
590.32 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed to upon submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Staff Publication