Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, pangadeg NightOwlGPT, yaiku pemimpin ing bidang AI lan pelestarian basa, kanthi latar mburi ing pamaréntahan Filipina lan komitmen kanggo inklusivitas lan pembangunan berkelanjutan.
Munculé saka kelompok etnolinguistik Karay-a, Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo ngukir dalan unik ing rangka pemerintahan, ngalami ing patang administrasi sing beda ing Filipina. Masa jabatane kalebu peran penting ing Program Build Build Build Filipina lan minangka Wakil Sekretaris kanggo Departemen Informasi lan Teknologi Komunikasi. Dheweke ninggalake peran pamaréntahané kanggo nglajengaké pendhidhikan ing London School of Economics lan sabanjuré ngedegaké Build Initiative. Kepemimpinane didorong déning komitmen jero kanggo inklusivitas, aksesibilitas, lan pembangunan berkelanjutan, kanthi fokus khusus marang ngatasi kerentanan negarane marang perubahan iklim.
Dheweke lulus cum laude ing Universitas Filipina Los Baños ing taun 2012 kanthi gelar Komunikasi Pembangunan, ing ngendi dheweke entuk rata-rata bobot umum paling dhuwur kanggo Jurusan Jurnalisme Pembangunan lan nampa Medali Fakultas kanggo Keunggulan Akademik. Dheweke ngrampungaké Pendidikan Eksekutif ing Pembangunan Ekonomi ing Harvard Kennedy School ing taun 2018 lan program Juris Doctor ing UP College of Law ing taun 2020. Saiki, dheweke ngetutaké pendhidhikané kanthi gelar MSc Eksekutif ing Kutha-kutha ing London School of Economics.
Ing taun 2023, dheweke dadi pejabat saka Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) kanthi pangkat Auxiliary Commodore (pangkat siji bintang).
Dheweke wis dianugerahi Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan lan Oblation Statute kanggo Kebajikan Industri lan Kedermawanan. Ing taun 2019, Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association menehi gelar Veritas Medal marang dheweke. Dheweke diarani dening BluPrint minangka salah siji saka 50 penggerak lan pengguncang ASEAN, dening Lifestyle Asia minangka salah siji saka 18 Game Changers, lan dening People Asia minangka salah siji saka Wanita Gaya lan Substansi ing taun 2019. Dheweke ngelola kolom ing bagean Op-Ed saka Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia, lan 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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