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Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo

Si Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, ang founder sang NightOwlGPT, isa ka lider sa AI kag pagpreserba sang mga lenguahe, nga may background sa gobyerno sang Pilipinas kag may dedikasyon sa inklusibidad kag malungtaron nga pag-uswag.

Naghalin sa ethnolinguistic nga grupo nga Karay-a, si Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo nagtukod sang iya kalain-lain nga dalan sa gobyerno, nga nagsirbe sa apat ka lain-lain nga administrasyon sa Pilipinas. Ang iya serbisyo naglakip sang importante nga mga papel sa Build Build Build Program sang Pilipinas kag bilang Undersecretary para sa Department of Information and Communications Technology. Nagbiya siya sa iya papel sa gobyerno agud padayonon ang iya edukasyon sa London School of Economics kag pagkatapos nagtukod sang Build Initiative. Ang iya liderato ginatigayon sang mabaskog nga pagkasalig sa inclusivity, accessibility, kag sustainable development, nga may espesyal nga pagtamod sa pag-atubang sang mga kahinaan sang iya pungsod sa climate change.


Nagtapos siya cum laude sa University of the Philippines Los Baños sang 2012 may degree nga Development Communications, diin nakab-ot niya ang pinakamataas nga General Weighted Average para sa mga Development Journalism Majors kag nakadawat sang Faculty Medal for Academic Excellence. Nagtapos siya sang iya Executive Education sa Economic Development sa Harvard Kennedy School sang 2018 kag iya Juris Doctor program sa UP College of Law sang 2020. Sa subong nga tion, ginapadayon niya ang iya edukasyon may Executive MSc sa Cities sa London School of Economics.


Sang 2023, nahimo siya nga opisyal sa Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) may ranggo nga Auxiliary Commodore (isa ka bituon nga ranggo).


Nakadawat siya sang mga pasidungog nga Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan kag Oblation Statute for the Virtues of Industry and Magnanimity. Sang 2019, ang Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association naghatag sa iya sang Veritas Medal. Gintawag siya sang BluPrint bilang isa sa 50 ASEAN movers and shakers, sang Lifestyle Asia bilang isa sa 18 Game Changers, kag sang People Asia bilang isa sa mga Women of Style and Substance sang 2019. May kolum siya sa Op-Ed section sang Manila Bulletin, Balita, People Asia, kag 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 

Kahimtangan sang mga Buhi nga Pulong

42.6%

Mga Pulong Nga Ara Sa Katalagman Sang Pagkadula

7.4%

Mga Lengguahe nga Institusyonal

50%

Malig-on nga mga Pulong

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