Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, titiriwfo a ɔyɛ NightOwlGPT fapemfo no, yɛ ɔkɛse wɔ AI ne kasa nsɛmpa ho, na ɔwɔ abrabɔ ahyɛase wɔ Philippine aban mu ne nkɔso a ɔyɛ ma nyimdie ne nkɔso a ɛso wonni wɔ yiye ho.
Firi ɔman a ɛyɛ Karay-a, Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo yɛ ɔkwan a ɛyɛ foforɔ a ɔfa so bɔ mmɔden yɛ adwuma wɔ aban mu, na ɔyɛɛ ɔman no mu adwuma mmerɛ ne mmerɛ a ɛyɛ nan. Ne nkɔsoɔ no kɔyɛɛ akwan a ɛyɛ kɛse wɔ Philippines Build Build Build Program ne sɛ ɔyɛ Abatoɔ mu ɔkɛse wɔ Abatoɔ ne Nsɛm a ɛfa Nkyerɛmu ne Nsɛm Mmerɛ mu. Ɔgyaa ne aban adwuma kɔyɛɛ nkyerɛkyerɛ wɔ London School of Economics na ɔsan yɛɛ Build Initiative. Ne ɔmanpanyin yɛ ɔkwan a ɔda ho adi pa wɔ ɔman no mu, a ɔyɛ ɔdɔ wɔ ɔman no ho a ɛyɛ nkɔsoɔ, sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ a ɔbɛyɛ akwan a ɛyɛ mmerɛw na ɔbɛyɛ mma a ɛyɛ kɛse.
Ɔyɛɛ sukuu kɔtɔkɔm de yɛɛ ɔkɛse wɔ University of the Philippines Los Baños wɔ afe 2012 mu a ɔnni abatoɔ a ɛyɛ kɛse wɔ Development Communications mu, na ɔda ho adi kɛse wɔ Development Journalism Majors mu na ɔnsaabɛn Faculty Medal a ɛyɛ ɔsom a ɛyɛ kɛse. Ɔyɛɛ ne Executive Education wɔ Economic Development wɔ Harvard Kennedy School wɔ afe 2018 na ɔyɛɛ ne Juris Doctor program wɔ UP College of Law wɔ afe 2020. Seesei, ɔyɛ nkyerɛkyerɛ foforɔ a ɛda ho adi kɛse wɔ Executive MSc in Cities wɔ London School of Economics.
Wɔ afe 2023 mu, ɔyɛɛ ɔfice baabi wɔ Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) a ɔda ho adi sɛ Auxiliary Commodore (baako-star rank).
Ɔanya Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan ne Oblation Statute ma ɔsom a ɛyɛ kɛse ne ɔdɔ. Wɔ afe 2019 mu, Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association yɛɛ ɔda ho adi kɛse de ma ɔ Veritas Medal. Wɔfrɛ ɔ BluPrint sɛ ɔyɛ ɔbɛyɛ mu kɛse 50 ase a wɔde yɛ ɔsom, Lifestyle Asia frɛ no sɛ ɔyɛ Game Changer 18 mu, na People Asia frɛ no sɛ ɔyɛ 2019 mu Women of Style and Substance. Ɔda ho adi wɔ Op-Ed mu nsɛm wɔ Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia ne 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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