Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Si Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, tagapagtukod kan NightOwlGPT, iyo an lider sa AI asin sa pagpreserba kan lengguwahe, may background sa gobyerno kan Pilipinas asin may dedikasyon sa inklusibidad asin napapanahon na pag-unlad.
Naghalì sa etnolinguistic na grupo kan Karay-a, si Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo nag-ukit nin talinghaga sa gobyerno, nagseserbi sa apat na magkaibang administrasyon sa Pilipinas. Ang saiyang termino naglakop nin mga importante na papel sa Build Build Build Program kan Pilipinas asin bilang Undersecretary para sa Department of Information and Communications Technology. Iniwan niya an saiyang papel sa gobyerno para magpadagos kan saiyang edukasyon sa London School of Economics asin sa saiyang pagkasunod nagtatukod kan Build Initiative. An saiyang pamunuan ginagabayan kan masidhing pangako sa inklusibidad, accessibility, asin sustainable development, na may partikular na atensyon sa pag-atubang kan mga kahinaan kan saiyang bansa sa pagbabago kan klima.
Nagtapos siya na cum laude sa University of the Philippines Los Baños kan 2012, na may degree sa Development Communications, kun sain nakakuha siya kan pinaka-hataas na General Weighted Average para sa mga Development Journalism Majors asin nakadawat kan Faculty Medal para sa Academic Excellence. Nakumpleto niya an saiyang Executive Education sa Economic Development sa Harvard Kennedy School kan 2018 asin an saiyang Juris Doctor program sa UP College of Law kan 2020. Sa kasalukuyan, nagpa-padagos siya kan saiyang edukasyon sa Executive MSc in Cities sa London School of Economics.
Sa 2023, naging opisyal siya kan Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) na may ranggo na Auxiliary Commodore (one-star rank).
Nakatanggap siya kan Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan asin Oblation Statute para sa mga Virtues kan Industry asin Magnanimity. Sa 2019, inbigay kan Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association saiya an Veritas Medal. Siya ay tinawag kan BluPrint bilang saro sa 50 ASEAN movers and shakers, kan Lifestyle Asia bilang saro sa 18 Game Changers, asin kan People Asia bilang saro sa mga Women of Style and Substance kan 2019. Nagtatangan siya nin column sa Op-Ed section kan Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia asin 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
Kamugtakan kan mga Buhay na Tataramon
42.6%
Mga Tataramon na Namemeligro nang Mapuho
7.4%
Mga Institusyunal na Lengguwahe
50%
Mga Tataramon na Marigon