Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, wanda ya kafa NightOwlGPT, jagora ne a fannin AI da kare harshe, tare da tarihin aiki a cikin gwamnatin Philippines da sha'awar inganta haɗin kai da ci gaban dorewa.
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo ta fito daga ƙungiyar harshe ta Karay-a, ta gina hanyar musamman a cikin matsayin gwamnati, tana yi wa hukumomi hudu daban-daban a Philippines. Tsawon aikin ta ya haɗa da muhimman ayyuka a cikin Shirin Gini Gini Gini na Philippines da matsayin Mataimakin Sakatare na Ma'aikatar Bayanan Labarai da Fasahar Sadarwa. Ta bar aikin gwamnati don ci gaba da karatunta a Jami'ar London ta Ilimin Tattalin Arziƙi kuma daga bisani ta kafa Build Initiative. Jagorancinta yana ɗauke da kyakkyawan alkawari na haɗin kai, samun dama, da ci gaban dorewa, tare da mai da hankali kan magance raunin ƙasar ta na gabar canjin yanayi.
Ta kammala karatunta da girmamawa a Jami'ar Philippines Los Baños a shekarar 2012 tare da digiri a Harkokin Ci gaban, inda ta samu mafi girma a cikin Matsayin Ƙarin Daraja na Harkokin Jarida na Ci gaban da kuma kyautar Faculty Medal na Kyakkyawan Ilimi. Ta kammala Horon Executive Education a Ci gaban Tattalin Arziƙi a Jami'ar Harvard Kennedy a shekarar 2018 da kuma shirin Juris Doctor a Jami'ar Dokoki ta UP a shekarar 2020. A halin yanzu, tana ci gaba da karatunta tare da digirin Executive MSc a Birane a Jami'ar London ta Ilimin Tattalin Arziƙi.
A shekarar 2023, ta zama jami'a a cikin Rundunar Kogin Philippines Auxiliary (PCGA) tare da matsayin Auxiliary Commodore (matsayi na tauraruwa ɗaya).
An ba ta kyaututtukan Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan da Oblation Statute don Hanyoyin Kyawawan Aiki da Jinƙai. A shekarar 2019, kungiyar alumni ta Jami'ar Harvard Kennedy ta ba ta kyautar Veritas Medal. An sanya ta cikin jerin sunayen BluPrint a matsayin ɗaya daga cikin masu motsa jiki 50 na ASEAN, ta Lifestyle Asia a matsayin ɗaya daga cikin 18 Masu Canza Wasanni, da People Asia a matsayin ɗaya daga cikin Matar 2019 na Salons da Tabbas. Har ila yau, tana da rubutu a sashen Op-Ed na Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia da 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
Matsayin Harsunan Rayuwa
42.6%
Harsunan Da Ke Cikin Haɗari
7.4%
Harsunan Cibiyoyi
50%
Harsunan Dorewa