Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, hundeeffamaa NightOwlGPT, hogganaa tekinooloojii AI fi tajaajila afaanii, muuxannoo mootummaa Filipinotaa fi fedhii guddina dabalataa fi dandeettii itti fufinsaa qaba.
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, kan ummata Karay-a irraa dhalatte, karaa adda ta'een hojii mootummaa keessatti of mul'iste, mootummaa Philippines keessatti caasaa mootummaa afur keessatti tajaajiluu dhaan. Hojii ishee keessatti, sagantaa "Build Build Build" Philippines irratti qooda guddaa taphattee fi Aangoo Manni Hojii Odeeffannoo fi Teeknoolojii Komunikeshinii keessatti yeroo tajaajiltu gama-gama keessatti tajaajiltee jirti. Hojii mootummaa irraa boqotee, barnoota ishee gara School of Economics Londonitti dabaluuf akka deemtu murteessee, akkasumas Build Initiative dhaabbate. Hoggansi ishee bu'uura hojii bal'aa, hirmaannaa fi misooma dhugaa irratti xiyyeeffachuun kan jiraatu fi biyyattiin ishee akka jijjiirama haala qilleensaa irraa miidhamuu irratti qorannoon walqabatee qooda ol'aanaa qaba.
Yuunivarsitii Philippines Los Baños irraa barnoota Hojii Misoomaa (Development Communications) 2012 keessa "cum laude" mo'achuun eebbifamtee, galmee ol'aanaa fi gatii barnootaa sadarkaa ol'aanaaf maqaa kaafte. Akkasumas, waraqaalee Herregaa fi Ogummaa Guddinaa (Development Journalism) keessatti qooda fudhattee Faakultii Medalii Qorannoo Barnootaa argatte. Barnoota Guddina Diinagdee irratti 2018 keessa Harvard Kennedy School irraa barnoota Executive Education xumurte. Akkasumas, 2020 keessa, Yuunivarsitii Philippines irraa Juriis Dooxtoraa (Juris Doctor) taatee eebbifamtee jirti. Ammas, barnoota Executive MSc in Cities barachaa jirti, School of Economics London keessatti.
Waggaa 2023 keessatti, harka Qajeelchaa Kootii fi Dandeettii Gargaarsa (PCGA) Philippine keessatti, dirqama Commodore Ijaarsa (lakkoofsa tokkoo) fudhattee gargaarsa fi hojii haaromsa keessatti hirmaachaa turte.
Beekamtii fi badhaasa hedduu argatte, akkasumas, Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan fi Oblation Statute, Virtue of Industry fi Magnanimity faa fudhatte. Waggaa 2019 keessatti, Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association irraa Veritas Medal argatte. Akka taateewwan asiin duraa keessaa, BluPrint 50 kan taattee, Lifestyle Asia keessa 18 Game Changers keessaa, People Asia irraa 2019 Women of Style and Substance jedhamte. Dabalataan, maqaa fi barruulee qormaatoota galmee magaalaa Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia fi Esquire Magazine keessatti barreessitu.
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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