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Lessons from the Nativity: Timeless truths for modern life
The Nativity story, at the heart of Christmas, is a tableau of simplicity and profound significance. Its familiar images—a manger,...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 25, 20243 min read


The best gift we can give the next generation: A better future
I’m writing this far away from home, sitting in Oxford, still carrying the awe of last night’s Advent carols at University College. It...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Next frontier in national security?
In the 21st century, national security is no longer defined solely by military strength or economic power. The advent of artificial...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 18, 20243 min read


The ethical dilemma of environmental advocacy without indigenous inclusion
Environmental advocacy has long championed the preservation of our planet’s most critical ecosystems. The Amazon rainforest, often...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Step-free access in PH public transportation
Public transportation is the lifeline of Filipino commuters, yet for many, accessing these systems is an uphill battle. Persons with...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Learning from London: Reviving railways in PH
Every time I found myself traveling in London, I made it a point to ride and study its intricate public transportation network. From the...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke: A voice of defiance and hope
The first time I encountered the haka was during the One Young World Indigenous Youth Day in Montreal, Canada. I joined 100 indigenous...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Dec 1, 20243 min read


The importance of public spaces in advancing equality
Public spaces are more than just physical locations; they are arenas for dialogue, freedom, and collective identity. They serve as...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 27, 20243 min read


We still have a future
The future can feel overwhelming. With climate change forecasts and rapid advancements in technology, it’s easy to see why young people...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Inclusive AI can preserve endangered languages
Nearly half of the world’s 7,164 languages are at risk, and experts predict that 95 percent could vanish by the century’s end. This...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 13, 20243 min read


NightOwlGPT joins NVIDIA Inception
As the founder of NightOwlGPT, I am thrilled to announce that we have been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program. This milestone is...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 8, 20243 min read


How LSE Cities inspired a new vision for PH cities
When I entered the London School of Economics (LSE) Cities program, I had just stepped away from nearly eight years in government, where...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Synthetic data generation: A catalyst for NLP in marginalized and indigenous languages
As the founder of NightOwlGPT, I’ve seen firsthand how data scarcity impacts the development of natural language processing (NLP) models...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Bridging the digital divide through linguistic diversity
As an MSc Major Programme Management student at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, my research will focus on one of the...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Pagpapanatili ng mga Boses: Paano Pinoprotektahan ng NightOwlGPT ang mga Nanganganib na Wika
Sa kasalukuyan, isang tahimik na krisis ang nagaganap: ang mabilis na pagkalipol ng mga wika. Tinataya ng UNESCO na humigit-kumulang 40%...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Hindi Magiging Wakas ng Sangkatauhan ang AI
Ako si Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, isang proud na miyembro ng Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, isa sa maraming indigenous communities sa...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 26, 20244 min read


How NightOwlGPT will protect endangered languages
In the world today, a silent crisis is unfolding: the rapid extinction of languages. UNESCO estimates that approximately 40 percent of...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 25, 20243 min read


AI will revive endangered languages
My name is Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, and I am a proud member of the Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, one of the many indigenous communities...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 23, 20243 min read


AI: The Unexpected Hero in the Battle to Save Dying Languages
My name is Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, and I come from the Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, one of the indigenous communities in the...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 20, 20244 min read


AI Knows No Boundaries—Why Should Language Preservation?
In today’s hyper-connected world, artificial intelligence (AI) knows no boundaries. It’s transforming industries, breaking down...

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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