What do @marktucker and I think is so interesting about Project Solara? We discussed it on a recent #TwoVoiceDevs youtu.be/3PeHhob_Xlg #ProjectSolara #MicrosoftBuild #AgentFirst #VoiceFirst #MDEP #GenerativeUI #GenUI #AOSP #BYOA #EnterpriseTech

It’s Figure-It Friday 🧩✨ What if raising a concern was as simple as speaking in your own language? Bimla is helping her mother discover a voice-first public service platform powered by multilingual AI. Citizens can submit their grievances using natural voice or text in any of India's 22 scheduled languages, without navigating complex forms or needing to identify the correct government department. The platform understands the issue, asks relevant follow-up questions, assists with categorization, and helps connect citizens to the appropriate government office. By making public services more accessible through voice and language technology, it helps bridge language, literacy, and digital access barriers for citizens across the country. ✨ Can you guess which initiative Bimla is exploring today? 👀👇 Hint: AI-powered multilingual platform enabling citizens to register and track public grievances using voice and text. #FigureItFriday #BHASHINI #DARPG #LanguageAI #VoiceFirst #DigitalIndia #CitizenServices #InclusiveAI #MultilingualIndia #PublicServices @GoI_MeitY @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @amitabhnag @spalsi @_DigitalIndia @DPIITGoI @OfficialINDIAai @mygovindia @RajbhashaVibhag @HMOIndia @AmitShah @Zoho @amitabhk87 @OfficialINDIAai @startupindia @NICMeity @ndtv @republic @DDNational @EconomicTimesAI @EconomicTimes @PIB_India @ETNOWlive @DrJitendraSingh @DARPG_GoI @ANI @CNBCTV18News

Voice AI startup Equal AI raises $30 Mn in Series B to expand consumer voice AI platform Read more :- buff.ly/QOoVPfn #AIRevolution #DigitalTransformation #VoiceAI #VoiceFirst #Voicetechnology

Two Voice Devs Project Solara: Welcome to Agent-First Hardware YouTube: youtu.be/3PeHhob_Xlg Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/3zL… #ProjectSolara #MicrosoftBuild #AgentFirst #VoiceFirst #MDEP #GenerativeUI #GenUI #AOSP #BYOA #EnterpriseTech #TwoVoiceDevs

This is what happens when you combine high-res voice with professional AI. Transcription, Translation, and Task extraction—all in one handshake. If you're still typing like it's 1999, you're moving too slow. Join the Beta: voxmove.com/landing #Efficiency #VoiceFirst #AI

Brewing this morning: a multilingual edition of #BHASHINI Times. This edition features BHASHINI and Kathmandu University (KU) #Nepal MoU collaboration & our shared vision of building inclusive, voice-first Language AI across borders. One partnership. Endless possibilities. #Maithili #Nepali #Hindi #English #BHASHINI #LanguageAI #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DigitalIndia #MultilingualAI #VoiceFirst #IndiaNepal #AIForAll #DigitalInclusion #GovTech #DPI #LanguageTechnology @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @DrSJaishankar @amitabhnag @spalsi @_DigitalIndia @OfficialINDIAai @mygovindia @RajbhashaVibhag @HMOIndia @AmitShah @Zoho @MinOfCultureGoI @amitabhk87 @OfficialINDIAai @startupindia @NICMeity @WadhwaniAI @ndtv @republic @DDNational @EconomicTimesAI @EconomicTimes @PIB_India @ETNOWlive @MoIB_Official @NeGD_GoI @kathmandupost @MEABharat

#VoiceFirst and #NeighbourhoodFirst together!!

From India to the world, building the future of Language AI. Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), an Independent Business Division under DIC, a section 8 company of MeitY, Government of India, has signed an MoU with Kathmandu University, Nepal, to co-create a National Digital Infrastructure for a Voice First Language Translation Platform for Nepal. The partnership marks a significant international milestone for BHASHINI's open and interoperable Language AI ecosystem, taking India's vision of inclusive, multilingual digital transformation beyond its borders. By combining cutting-edge AI with Digital Public Infrastructure, the collaboration will support the development of Nepali language datasets, speech technologies, machine translation, multilingual conversational AI, and digital services designed around the languages people speak every day. At its core, this is about making technology accessible to everyone. It is about ensuring that language is never a barrier to accessing opportunities, public services, knowledge, or participation in the digital economy. As BHASHINI continues to power multilingual experiences across governance, education, innovation, and public service delivery, this partnership reinforces a larger vision: a world where technology speaks every language and every voice matters. India's Language AI stack is now helping shape multilingual digital futures beyond India. #BHASHINI #LanguageAI #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DigitalIndia #MultilingualAI #VoiceFirst #IndiaNepal #AIForAll #DigitalInclusion #GovTech #DPI #LanguageTechnology @GoI_MeitY @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @amitabhnag @spalsi @_DigitalIndia @DPIITGoI @OfficialINDIAai @mygovindia @RajbhashaVibhag @HMOIndia @AmitShah @Zoho @amitabhk87 @OfficialINDIAai @startupindia @NICMeity @ndtv @republic @DDNational @EconomicTimesAI @EconomicTimes @PIB_India @ETNOWlive @MoIB_Official @NeGD_GoI @DPIITGoI @DoC_GoI @CimGOI @DrSJaishankar @sjaishankaroffc @IndiaInNepal @MEAIndia

If you speak Ijebu fluently, this is for you. The Ijebu language deserves a place in the future of technology and your voice can help make that happen. We are looking for fluent Ijebu speakers to contribute to a meaningful language and AI initiative focused on preserving indigenous languages and improving inclusive technology. No tech background is required. Your fluency, cultural understanding, and willingness to contribute are what matter most. Why join? ✔ Help preserve the Ijebu language for future generations ✔ Contribute to the development of inclusive AI systems ✔ Support African language representation in technology ✔ Earn while making meaningful impact This is more than an opportunity. It’s a chance to ensure the Ijebu language is heard, represented, and remembered in the digital future. Apply here: bit.ly/IjebuLanguageCONTRIBU… #DataScienceNigeria #EqualyzAI #VoiceFirst #IjebuLanguage #AfricanVoices

Voice is emerging as the most natural interface for digital public services. Today, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the CPGRAMS Voice enabled Chatbot, powered by BHASHINI, to make grievance redressal more accessible, inclusive, and citizen-centric. Built on a voice-first approach, the chatbot enables citizens to navigate their grievance journey through simple voice or text interactions in 22 Indian languages. Powered by BHASHINI's AI driven language technologies and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), the platform allows users to seek information and file public grievances in the language they are most comfortable with. By using voice as the medium, this initiative helps bridge the language divide, digital divide, and literacy divide, ensuring that access to government services is not limited by language proficiency, digital skills, or literacy levels. As India advances towards inclusive digital governance, voice-enabled multilingual technologies are creating new pathways for citizen participation, making public service delivery more accessible to every citizen, regardless of language or background. #CPGRAMS #DARPG #VoiceFirst #DigitalIndia @Gol_MeitY @narendramodi @AshwiniVaishnaw @DrJitendraSingh @svoruganti1466 @Bhupendrapbjp @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @amitabhnag @spalsi @_DigitalIndia @OfficialINDIAai @mygovindia @RajbhashaVibhag @HMOIndia @AmitShah @Zoho @MinOfCultureGoI @amitabhk87 @OfficialINDIAai @startupindia @NICMeity @WadhwaniAI @wadhwanif @BMGFIndia @ndtv @republic @DDNational @EconomicTimesAI @EconomicTimes @PIB_India @nvidia @startupindia

Day 2 at the @ICT4DConference in Nairobi, Kenya pushed the conversation beyond theory into practical frameworks for community-led data systems, localized AI, and inclusive digital development across Africa. The @equalyz_ai team was actively involved in some of the conference’s most important discussions around AI, language technology, and digital sovereignty. Chinazo Anebelundu @anebelundu48525, Our Director of AI Solutions Delivery contributed to two impactful sessions “Resourcing African Languages for NLP in MERL” and “AI as Navigator and Thought Partner for Complex Analysis & Planning” ,  emphasizing the importance of carrying communities along in digital transformation and positioning AI as a collaborative tool for solving complex humanitarian challenges. Olamide Shogamu @theSHOGBAMU, our Project Coordinator, AI Technical Solutions also delivered powerful insights during “Voice as the Next Frontier for Inclusive Conversational AI in Low-Resource Language Contexts,” highlighting why voice technology is essential for accessibility, trust, and reaching underserved language communities. Another session of Notice is "From AI Idea to Practice: The Decisions", This highly anticipated afternoon session brought together innovators to discuss the brutal, honest technical and data decisions required to scale tools out of the pilot phase. One thing remained clear throughout the day: the future of AI in Africa must be localized, voice-first, and intentionally designed for the realities of the people it serves. Today is the final day at #ICT4D2026, if you’re at the conference, visit us at Table 7 of the Exhibition ground and our team will be available to answer your questions, explore partnership opportunities, and discuss how we can collaborate to build impactful AI solutions for Africa and beyond. @SahajSoftware @EmmanuelMak4 @kobo @KICTANet @ajis_k22 @mercycorps @Absa @AbtGlobalImpact #ICT4D2026 #DigitalDevelopment #VoiceFirst #InclusiveAI #AfricanNLP #MERLTech #EqualyzAI

Day 1 of the @ICT4DConference Happening in Nairobi, Kenya, was electric as tech leaders and development practitioners gather to shape the future of digital development and responsible AI! The Welcome Addresses The conference kicked off with a powerful call-to-action on localizing digital public infrastructure. @NoraLindstroem (Senior Director of Digital Programming at Catholic Relief Services), alongside representatives from the Nairobi City Government, officially welcomed global delegates and set an urgent tone: we must move past just collecting data and focus on using it responsibly to drive real local action. The main plenary keynote set the stage on a critical theme: AI and the Power Dynamics in Development and Humanitarian Response. Global tech and development pioneers took the stage to challenge the industry, stressing that inclusive technology must be intentionally designed to empower marginalized communities and shift traditional global funding dynamics. Following the opening plenaries, the floor opened for interactive tracks. As an exhibitor, the @equalyz_ai team is officially locked in! We are excited to dive into the Tripartite Impact Model during the breakout session. Our Workshop “Data Agentic AI and Digital Public Infrastructure for Local Impact: A Tripartite Impact Model for Digital Transformation in Low-Resource Context.” sparked an incredible insight. The Lightning Talks by Diana Sang on governance and last-mile decision-making in agentic AI, Dr. Elizabeth Wamicha, PhD Call on Digital Public Infrastructure as a backbone for coordinated public action, and Alfred Ongere @Impact_chaser submission on leadership-driven AI upskilling, together reinforced that impactful AI systems are not just built but intentionally governed, connected, and led to achieve real-world public impact. Day 2 of the conference promises to be greater. Are you on the ground in Nairobi? Visit us at Table 7, of the Exhibition ground. Let’s connect! @AiKenya1 @QhalaHQ @TechChange @Qualcomm @Microsoft @CRSvcs @GC_Relief @Abuad_Uni @KICTANet #ICT4D2026 #DigitalDevelopment #VoiceFirst #TechForGood #NairobiTech #EqualyzAI

Bharat is already a #voicefirst economy. And we're only just beginning to see what that unlocks for consumer brands. At Bharat Startup Summit, our CEO @sumangbcn put that question to the panel - where is voice AI actually working today?

Are you fluent in the Ijebu language? Are you passionate about preserving the richness of the Ijebu culture and language for future generations? Do you have the influence, energy, and leadership skills to bring people together and inspire community participation? Here’s what we’re looking for: a. Fluent Ijebu speakers with strong cultural understanding. b. Community mobilizers who can connect with people, drive participation, and strengthen local engagement. This is more than an opportunity. It’s a chance to help preserve a language, amplify a culture, and create lasting impact within the community. Think this sounds like you, or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply here: bit.ly/IjebulanguageEXPERTS #datasciencenigeria #Equalyzai #Voicefirst #AfricanVoices

Yaaku is currently critically endangered, with fewer than 10 fluent elders remaining. During the early 20th century, the Yaaku underwent a rapid social shift, adopting the pastoralist lifestyle and the language of the dominant Maasai people. This created a "linguistic takeover" where the younger generations stopped learning Yakunte entirely to gain better social and economic standing within the Maasai community. The Yaaku were traditionally hunter-gatherers and master beekeepers, because their lives revolved around the forest. The Yaaku language contains a hyper-specialized vocabulary for biodiversity. Linguistically, Yaaku belongs to the Cushitic family, making it related to languages like Somali or Oromo. However, it is so distinct that it stands as its own branch. It features a complex system of noun suffixes that indicate not just numbers, but the specific relationship between the speaker and the object. For a language like Yaaku, the traditional Big Data AI is useless. There are no massive archives of Yakunte text to scrape. This is where the @equalyz_ai approach changes the narrative: Voice-First data collection and developing tools that recognize their unique speech patterns. When we lose a language like Yaaku, we don't just lose words, we lose a specific way of seeing the natural world. @africalanguage @AfricaAIForum @AfricanLanguag4 @AfricaAI_ @AfricaAIA @AISafari @The_EastAfrican #EndangeredLanguage #Yaaku #LinguisticSovereignty #IndigenousKnowledge #EqualyzAI #VoiceFirst #EcoLinguistics

Through the Blue Frames: UX From Google Glass to Gemini Dev: dev.to/afirstenberg/through-… Medium: medium.com/@afirstenberg/336… #AndroidXR #GoogleGlass #GoogleAssistant #VoiceFirst

Not everyone can shape the future of a language. But if you speak Ijebu language fluently, you can. Your voice can help preserve culture, power inclusive AI systems, and ensure the Ijebu language is represented in the digital future. We’re looking for passionate Ijebu speakers to join as Contributors. No tech background needed. Just your voice, your fluency, and your willingness to make an impact. ✔ Contribute to a meaningful cultural project ✔ Help build better AI for indigenous languages ✔ Earn while making impact This is your chance to put your language on the map. Apply here: bit.ly/IjebuLanguageCONTRIBU… #datasciencenigeria #IjebuSpeakers #Voicefirst #LocalLanguage

The WSJ says voice-first work is "way more annoying." I say it's way overdue. Offices are starting to sound like sales floors. People are whispering to their computers, strapping on gaming headsets, buying gooseneck mics. Reid Hoffman calls himself "voicepilled." Developers are walking around their offices talking instead of typing. Welcome to my world. I've been using voice as my primary input for years. Not as a workaround. As the most natural, efficient way to think out loud and get things done. Voice isn't a hack. It's how humans communicate best. The awkwardness people feel right now? That's just the gap between what's new and what's normal. The BlackBerry looked weird once too. What excites me most isn't the cultural shift. It's the hardware and software innovation that will follow. Better microphones. Smarter ambient AI. Devices designed from the ground up for voice intent, not keyboard workarounds. Voice first isn't a trend. It's the direction. The question is whether we build the technology to meet everyone there, including the people who've needed it longest. wsj.com/tech/typing-is-being… #VoiceFirst #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #AIInnovation #FutureOfWork #MultimodalAI #HumanCenteredDesign #VoiceTechnology

Sellers told us the listing form was still too much work. So we fixed it in a day. Context: we already built voice descriptions so sellers can describe their animals in local languages instead of typing in French. That solved one barrier. Then pioneers started using it — and the feedback came back: "The description is easy now. But all the other fields? Breed, age, weight — I don't want to fill all that in." Fair enough. So we trained an AI to analyze the animal photo. The seller takes a picture. The AI reads it — estimates breed, approximate age, weight range, visible health markers. Pre-fills the details. The seller reviews and taps "Apply." One photo. One tap. Listed. Built it. Tested it. Shipped it. One day. This is what building with your users looks like. They don't file feature requests. They show you where the friction is, and you remove it before they ask twice. @Replit @amasad @MannyBernabe @raymmar @ZergGirrl @mattyp #BuildingInPublic #WestAfrica #Sahel #Fintech #LivestockTrade #AI #VoiceFirst

Do you speak Ijebu fluently? Your voice can do more than communicate. It can help preserve a language, strengthen cultural identity, and power the future of inclusive AI. We’re looking for passionate Ijebu speakers to join as Contributors. What you’ll do: • Speak and contribute in the Ijebu language • Help improve language representation in AI systems • Support the preservation of indigenous language and culture • Earn while creating meaningful impact You don’t need to be a tech expert. If you can speak Ijebu fluently and are passionate about your language, you already have what it takes. Join a growing movement using technology to keep indigenous languages alive and relevant for future generations. Apply here: bit.ly/ijebuLanguageCONTRIBU… #datasciencenigeria #EqualyzAI #Voicefirst #Contributors #Africanvoices.