Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, stigter van NightOwlGPT, is 'n leier in KI en taalbehoud, met 'n agtergrond in die Filippynse regering en 'n toewyding aan inklusiwiteit en volhoubare ontwikkeling.
Emerging from the ethnolinguistic group of Karay-a, het Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo 'n unieke pad deur die regeringsrang geskep, en haar dienste gelewer oor vier verskillende administrasies in die Filippyne. Haar ampstermyn het belangrike rolle ingesluit in die Filippyne se Build Build Build Program en as Ondersekretaris vir die Departement van Inligting- en Kommunikasietegnologie. Sy het haar regeringsrol verlaat om haar studies aan die London School of Economics voort te sit en het daarna Build Initiative gestig. Haar leierskap word gedryf deur 'n diep verbintenis tot insluiting, toeganklikheid en volhoubare ontwikkeling, met 'n spesifieke fokus op die kwesbaarhede van haar tuisland ten opsigte van klimaatsverandering.
Sy het cum laude aan die Universiteit van die Filippyne Los Baños in 2012 gegradueer met 'n graad in Ontwikkelingskommunikasie, waar sy die hoogste Algemene Gewigte Gemiddeld vir Ontwikkelingsjoernalistiek-hoofvakke behaal het en die Fakulteitsmedalje vir Akademiese Uitnemendheid ontvang het. Sy het haar Uitvoerende Onderwys in Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling aan die Harvard Kennedy School in 2018 voltooi en haar Juris Doctor-program aan die UP College of Law in 2020. Tans vervolg sy haar studies met 'n Uitvoerende MSc in Stede aan die London School of Economics.
In 2023 het sy 'n amptenaar van die Filippynse Kuswag Hulp (PCGA) geword met die rang van Hulpkommodoor (eenster rang).
Sy is bekroon met die Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan en die Oblation Statute vir die Deugde van Nywerheid en Magnanimitas. In 2019 het die Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association haar die Veritas Medalje toegeken. Sy is deur BluPrint as een van 50 ASEAN-beweging en -skudders, deur Lifestyle Asia as een van 18 Game Changers, en deur People Asia as een van 2019 se Vroue van Styl en Substantie aangewys. Sy behou 'n kolom in die Op-Ed-gedeelte van die Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia en Esquire Magazine.
A Letter from the Founder
Dear Friends,
Today, we’re facing a silent crisis: nearly half of the world’s languages are endangered, and without urgent action, 95% could disappear by the end of this century. For me, as a member of the Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a reality unfolding before my very eyes. Language, for my community and countless others, is more than words. It’s a vital connection to our heritage, our stories, and our values. It’s how we express who we are and where we come from. But these voices, so integral to our identity, are at risk of being silenced.
The global imbalance in AI development compounds this crisis. English speakers represent only 18.7% of the global population, yet they dominate AI research, development, and capacity. None of the top 20 countries leading the AI revolution are from developing nations, leaving languages like Karay-a—and thousands of others—vulnerable to extinction. The digital divide isn’t just about access to technology; it’s about the survival of culture, identity, and entire ways of life.
I’ve experienced firsthand the immense potential of technology as well as the barriers that prevent equitable access. During my time serving in the Philippine government, I saw the importance of building both physical and digital infrastructure to ensure no community is left behind. After stepping away from public service, I chose to continue my studies at the London School of Economics and Oxford University, driven by a determination to bridge the technology gap for communities like mine.
This journey led to the creation of NightOwlGPT, an AI-driven desktop and mobile application dedicated to preserving endangered languages and bridging the digital divide in marginalized communities worldwide. Built on the belief that voices shape worlds, NightOwlGPT democratizes AI technology, making it accessible to everyone—not just speakers of widely used languages. Our platform offers real-time translation, cultural insights, and interactive learning tools, empowering communities to safeguard their voices and thrive in the digital age.
NightOwlGPT is more than a tool; it’s a movement. With over 220,000 pre-signups and partnerships with NVIDIA Inception and Microsoft Founders Hub, we’re building momentum to bring this vision to life. Starting in the Philippines with languages like Tagalog, Cebuano, and Ilokano, we’re scaling globally to reach Asia, Africa, and Latin America—ensuring no language, culture, or community is left behind.
Thank you for joining us in this mission. Together, we can build a future where every voice is heard, every language is preserved, and every community is empowered to shape their own world.
Sincerely,
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Founder & Chief Future Officer, NightOwlGPT
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