Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, onye nchịkọta nke NightOwlGPT, bụ onye ndu na AI na nchekwa asụsụ, nwere ndabere na ọchịchị Philippines na nkwenye na ịgụnye mmadụ na mmepe na-adịgide adịgide.
Emerging site n'òtù ọdịbendị nke Karay-a, Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo mere ụzọ pụrụ iche n'ụlọ ọrụ gọọmenti, na-eje ozi n'okpuru ọchịchị anọ dị iche iche na Philippines. Ọ rụrụ ọrụ dị mkpa n'ọrụ Build Build Build nke Philippines na dị ka Onye osote Minista maka Ngalaba Ozi na Kwuo (Department of Information and Communications Technology). O kwụsịrị ọrụ gọọmenti ya iji gaa n'ihu n’ụmụ akwụkwọ ya na London School of Economics, wee guzobe Build Initiative. Ndu ya na-eduzi site n’okwukwe siri ike na ntinye aka, nnweta, na mmepe a na-akwụsi ike, na-elekwasị anya pụrụ iche na nsogbu na-ekwe omume nke ala ya nwere na mgbanwe ihu igwe.
Ọ gụsịrị akwụkwọ cum laude na Mahadum nke Philippines Los Baños na 2012 na nzere Mgbasa Ozi Mmụta, ebe ọ nwetara ọnụ ọgụgụ isi kachasị elu maka Mgbasa Ozi Mgbakọ na nwetakwa Mkpụrụ Ọkụ Nzukọ Maka Elu Mmetụta. Ọ mechara Mgbasa Ozi Executive ya na Mmepe akụ na ụba na Harvard Kennedy School na 2018 na mmemme ya nke Juris Doctor na UP College of Law na 2020. Ugbu a, ọ na-aga n'ihu na ọmụmụ ihe ya na Executive MSc na Obodo na London School of Economics.
Na 2023, ọ ghọrọ onye isi na Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) nwere ọkwa nke Auxiliary Commodore (ọkwa kpakpando otu).
Enyere ya otuto Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan na Ọkpụkpọ Obọlapụrụ Maka Virtues nke Ọrụ na Obi Ebube. Na 2019, Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association nyere ya Veritas Medal. BluPrint họpụtara ya dịka otu n’ime ndị ASEAN 50 na-akpụzi na-eme mgbanwe, Lifestyle Asia kpọrọ ya otu n’ime Ndị Gbasaghị Game 18, na People Asia kpọrọ ya otu n’ime Ndị Nwanyị Nwee Ịdị 2019. Ọ na-edekọ ibe n’ebe akụkọ Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia na 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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