UpliftAI
Harnessing the power of AI to uplift lives
42% of adults in Pakistan cannot read any language, limiting their access to information, services, and economic opportunities.
UpliftAI is developing easy to use, voice-based digital solutions that bypass literacy barriers, offering businesses greater access to a previously untapped customer base.
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A breakthrough towards universal financial inclusion
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Voice Banking
Open an account, transfer funds, and more — Simply by speaking to a phone in your native language.
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towards knowledge equity
project 540 — Accelerating the development of Speech Recognition Systems that work in Pakistan
Voice interfaces to computers are widely recognized for their potential to bridge the knowledge equity gap, particularly for individuals with limited or no literacy skills. In Pakistan, where this represents 42% of the adult population, or over 142 million individuals, the need for accessible technology is both urgent and impactful.
We are building the world’s largest open-source datasets for the top four languages spoken in Pakistan. Our aim is to accelerate the development of speech recognition systems that perform effectively within the country, thereby transforming how information is accessed and interacted with. By focusing on these languages, we are not just enhancing technology but are also ensuring it's inclusive and tailored to the local context.
This initiative has the potential to revolutionize daily life for millions, from improving access to education and healthcare to facilitating smoother, more effective communication. By empowering individuals with voice-activated tools, we're opening doors to opportunities that were previously out of reach, helping to bridge the digital divide and foster a more inclusive society. Through this work, we envision a future where everyone, regardless of literacy level, can benefit from the advances in technology.
project17B — Large-scale ConversationalAI experiments for Pakistan
We are conducting Pakistan's most comprehensive study on ConversationalAI. Our goal is to identify the critical investments and technical innovations needed to fully harness the potential of ConversationalAI within Pakistan — especially to benefit the population with lower literacy skills.
In our initial phase, we are giving ten thousand individuals from a diverse set of Pakistani regions access to a semi-supervised chatbot capable of communicating in users’ native language, such as Urdu and Pashto. This semi-supervised bot is available through a voice interface using WhatsApp voice notes — a widely used communication medium in Pakistan
The insights from this experiment will guide our future investments in the field of ConversationalAI, steering us towards a future where technology and knowledge are accessible to all Pakistanis irrespective of the privilege of literacy.