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Our mission is to ensure that every person can navigate the Internet in their own language.

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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 13h
The annual IDN Implementation and UA Adoption Report from ICANN explores insights on topics such as multilingual access online, Universal Acceptance and efforts to promote UA readiness. Check out more → www.icann.org/en/announcem...
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New ICANN Report Highlights Global Progress on IDNs and Universal Acceptance
ICANN today published the IDN Implementation and UA Adoption Report 2026, which provides an overview of progress toward a more multilingual and inclusive Internet through Internationalized Domain Name...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 28/09/2026
Today marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information. 🌍 As our world becomes more digitalized, it is important to ensure everyone can access information online. #CODI is dedicated to ensuring everyone can do so in their own languages. www.unesco.org/en/days/univ...
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International Day for Universal Access to Information
28 September
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 25/09/2026
📅 On November 4, #CODI members @eco-association.bsky.social is hosting a readout event following #ICANN87 in Mumbai to share highlights and key takeaways from this year’s General Meeting. Learn more and register here: international.eco.de/event/icann8...
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ICANN87 Readout – Highlights & Take-Aways from the Annual General Meeting (28th) - eco
4 November 2026 starting at 16:30pm CET 15:30pm UTC/10:30am EST eco – Association of the Internet Industry & ICANN – Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers invite you to a joint ICANN84 R...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 24/09/2026
This year, #CODI member @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is celebrating its 150th anniversary! 🎉 Since 1876, ALA has played a key role in promoting access to information and helping shape the future of libraries and languages. Learn more 🔗 ala150.org
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Celebrating 150 Years of ALA | Honoring Libraries, Empowering Communities
Join the American Library Association in commemorating 150 years of championing libraries and the freedom to read. Explore our history, celebrate milestones, and help shape the future of librarianship...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 23/09/2026
Join @cdt.org next week for its event, “Impacts of AI on Multilingual and Multiracial Democracy”! This event will feature key discussions from industry leaders, academics and advocates on advancing digital equity and multilingualism online. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/impacts-of...
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Impacts of AI on Multilingual and Multiracial Democracy
Exploring the real-world challenges of multilingual AI and how technology and policy can advance greater language equity.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 21/09/2026
True digital access isn't just translation; it's about language representation in AI data and benchmarks. Today, #CODI joins a major 5-year commitment led by The Gates Foundation to ensure AI works in the languages people actually speak. www.codi.global/newsroom/cod...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 17/09/2026
Digital Inclusion Week from NDIA is happening Oct. 4-10! This year’s #DIW2026 theme is “Sustain, Empower, Evolve: Building a Brighter Digital Future” and will feature events with key discussions on advancing a more accessible Internet for all. 🔗 www.digitalinclusion.org/diw26/
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Digital Inclusion Week 2026 - National Digital Inclusion Alliance
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 16/09/2026
Happening next week! Join @publicknowledge.bsky.social for its event “Legacy of the Fight to Close the Digital Divide," featuring discussions on the policies, people and lasting efforts to expand digital access for everyone. RSVP here → www.eventbrite.com/e/the-class-...
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The Class of '96: Legacy of the Fight to Close the Digital Divide
Join us for the second installment in our 25th anniversary event series as we discuss the stories and impact of digital inclusion champions.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 15/09/2026
#ICYMI: #CODI’s latest op-ed with UNESCO in CircleID explores how to advance true multilingualism in AI models and ensure the proper infrastructure, datasets, and language support are in place. 🔗 Read more → www.codi.global/newsroom/ai-...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 14/09/2026
📅 Happening next week! Join #CODI members @identity.digital and auDA at this year’s virtual and in-person Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) for discussions on the future of Internet resilience, digital access and more. Learn more and register here → auigf.au
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QT Canberra and online 22-23 Sept 2026
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 10/09/2026
The OpenSpeaks Archives is developing audio-visual documentation to preserve languages, and establish processses for citing oral knowledge from Indigenous and low-resourced languages. Learn more from @globalvoices.org’s interview with Kshetrabasi Juanga: globalvoices.org/2026/08/20/i...
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‘Indigenous languages and cultures are surviving, and will continue to survive’: Interview with Juang-language writer Kshetrabasi Juanga
An Indian educator is documenting his vulnerable Indigenous language on YouTube. He hopes his videos “will create an invaluable resource for the entire humankind.”
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 09/09/2026
Tune in this afternoon for PIR and NTEN’s Digital Inclusion Fellows' webinar on “Digital Inclusion: Building an Internet that Works for Everyone.” This event will feature discussions on advancing digital equity, literacy, accessibility and more. Register here → pir.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Digital Inclusion: Building an Internet that Works for Everyone. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Digital inclusion means ensuring all individuals and communities have access to and can effectively use technology. Join PIR and NTEN's Digital Inclusion Fellows for this session to hear about how non...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 08/09/2026
This year’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) USA is happening tomorrow! Hear from #CODI co-founders Ram Mohan and Christian Dawson as they discuss the future of Internet governance and shared vision for IGF-USA. Check out more: igfusa.us
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 03/09/2026
AI is transforming how we learn, connect and access information, yet many languages remain unrepresented. #CODI’s new report shares how to advance multilingual AI so all communities can benefit from it. Read the full report → www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 02/09/2026
The PowerUp Resource Hub is here! This new platform from #CODI member @lgbttech.bsky.social shares educational materials on digital skills and foundations, connectivity access and more. Check out the resources here and learn more: www.digitalnavlgbtq.org
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Home | PowerUp Resource Hub
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 01/09/2026
📅 Happening next week! Join #CODI co-founders Ram Mohan and Christian Dawson at this year’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) USA in Philadelphia, PA for key discussions on the future of Internal and digital governance. Learn more and register here→ igfusa.us
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 31/08/2026
How well does AI speak your language? To better understand how languages are represented in AI systems, the World Bank Group has released a new visualization exploring how languages spoken around the world are reflected in AI training data. Explore here → blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/...
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How well does AI speak your language?
Languages spoken in low- and middle-income countries are underrepresented online, limiting how accurately and effectively AI systems can serve billions of people worldwide.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 28/08/2026
#NEW in CircleID: #CODI co-founder Christian Dawson & UNESCO’s David Castillo Parra argue that language inclusion requires integrated digital infrastructure, identifiers, content, datasets and apps to enable multilingual participation in the age of AI. circleid.com/posts/ai-is-...
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AI Is Rewriting the Internet. But in Whose Language?
AI is becoming a gateway to the internet, but thousands of languages remain excluded. Closing the gap requires multilingual infrastructure, representative training data and policies that make linguist...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 27/08/2026
In honor of International Youth Day, @internetsociety.org spotlighted their young leaders who are advocating for a more accessible Internet, digital skills and community-led connectivity. Read more: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/08...
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Youth in Action: Contributing to a More Connected and Inclusive Digital Future - Internet Society
We highlight young leaders within the Internet Society community who are using the Internet for opportunity, inclusion, and positive change.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 26/08/2026
Following this year’s #ICANN86 Policy Forum, #CODI member eco Association hosted a readout of key takeaways from the event, featuring insights from CODI co-founder Ram Mohan on Universal Acceptance, multilingualism, and more. Check out more insights → international.eco.de/news/icann86...
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ICANN86 Readout – Highlights & Takeaways from the Policy Forum - eco
The ICANN86 Readout, hosted by eco – Association of the Internet Industry and ICANN, brought together Internet governance stakeholders to review highlights from the ICANN86 Policy Forum in Seville. Mo...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 25/08/2026
Less than one month until the Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) 2026 in Canberra! At this year’s virtual and in-person event, #CODI members auDA and @identity.digital will join other experts and advocates on Internet governance and resilience. 🔗 auigf.au
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QT Canberra and online 22-23 Sept 2026
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 20/08/2026
To honor International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is celebrated annually on August 9, @internetsociety.org highlighted stories of their work with Indigenous communities to promote community-connectivity. 🔗 www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/08...
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Advancing a Connected Future for Indigenous Communities - Internet Society
Meaningful connectivity, digital inclusion, and self-determined digital futures empower Indienous communities worldwide.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 19/08/2026
As the Internet continues to support more languages, it is essential that signed languages are included too. PIVOT highlights the need for stronger Internet infrastructure that supports signed language translation to advance accessibility. Read more → gopivot.me/websites-hav...
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Websites Have Had Language Selectors for Decades. Why Has ASL Been Missing? - PIVOT Language Access Technology
PIVOT is changing digital language access with a first-of-its-kind platform that delivers ASL and other signed, spoken, and written translations directly where information lives.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 18/08/2026
Last month, #CODI released its Language Infrastructure Framework, which identifies where language must be supported across the Internet experience to enable meaningful participation online in one's own language. Learn more: www.codi.global/newsroom/the...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 17/08/2026
#ICANN87 Annual General Meeting is happening October 17 – 22 in Bali, Indonesia! Join global Internet, policy, and industry leaders at this event for key conversations on Universal Acceptance, Internet governance, and more. Learn more: meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/...
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ICANN87 Annual General Meeting | ICANN Public Meetings
Stay Informed and Engaged with the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali – Learn about how to attend and register at the Official ICANN Meetings Site.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 14/08/2026
This year, @internetsociety.org’s Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, an initiative focused on promoting community-centered connectivity so all Indigenous communities have meaningful access, celebrates 5 years! Learn more → www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/08...
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The Tribal Broadband Bootcamps Celebrate Their Five-Year Anniversary - Internet Society
We celebrate five years of Tribal Broadband Bootcamps, which have given Indigenous people hands-on training in community networks.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 12/08/2026
#ICYMI: Last month, #CODI’s Working Group released its report on advancing multilingual AI, introducing recommendations, guidelines and tools for determining what makes a dataset culturally relevant and ethically sourced for use in generative AI models. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 11/08/2026
Happening next month! Join #CODI members auDA and @identity.digital for this year’s Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) to be part of multistakeholder conversations on the future of the Internet and digital life. Learn more and RSVP today → www.auda.org.au/news-insight...
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Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) 2026 | auDA
The Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) Multistakeholder Steering Committee (MSSC) is pleased to announce that the auIGF 2026 will be held at the QT Canberra and online on 22 and 23 September...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 10/08/2026
The Kam Language Project, launched in 2016, is helping preserve Kam, or Nyingwom, a language spoken by 8,000 - 11,000 people in 29 Nigerian villages. @globalvoices.org spoke with project founder Dr. Jakob Lesage to learn more about the story behind it. 🔗 globalvoices.org/2026/08/03/h...
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How a community-led campaign is helping save Nigeria’s Kam language
The current number of Kam speakers is approximately 8,000 – 11,000. Like many other languages in northeastern Nigeria, Kam received no attention from researchers before 2016.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 07/08/2026
Every August 9, we celebrate UNESCO’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, celebrating the communities that represent more than 5,000 cultures and speak many of the world’s 7,000+ languages. Learn more: www.unesco.org/en/days/worl...
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
9 August
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 06/08/2026
What does a language need to participate meaningfully in the age of AI? #CODI’s new report on advancing multilingual AI provides a framework and tools to help communities ensure their languages are supported online and in AI models. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 05/08/2026
Did you know that around two-thirds of the 7,000+ languages spoken today do not have a written form? In a recent piece, @clearglobal.org highlights the need for quality language data for more voice technology online. 🔗 clearglobal.org/voice-isnt-f...
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Voice isn’t failing LMICs - the data is - CLEAR Global
Why the data behind voice technology matters A few weeks ago, ICTWorks raised a valid alarm: voice-only interfaces are often failing small businesses in […]
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 04/08/2026
In a written interview with @globalvoices.org, Nepali poet, novelist and translator, Viplob Pratik, shared his reflections on what inspires his writing, the importance of contemporary literature and more. Read the full interview → globalvoices.org/2026/07/11/n...
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Nepali Poet Viplob Pratik on literature, language, and a life shaped by words
Global Voices interviews leading Nepali writer Viplob Pratik about his four-decade literary career, reflections on language, culture, technology, society, and literature's enduring relevance across ge...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 30/07/2026
AI has the potential to make tech more accessible. According to @lgbttech.bsky.social’s latest ctrl+alt+lgbt report, 72% of LGBTQ+ adults believe AI can be effective in improving accessibility for users with disabilities. More insights: shorturl.at/hPLhR
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 29/07/2026
📣 The final report of the Working Group on Defining the Minimum Viable Dataset for Cultural and Linguistic Empowerment is live! Explore their key findings, recommendations and community-supported tools to advance multicultural AI models → www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 28/07/2026
Earlier this year, @risingvoices.bsky.social explored the critical question, “who decides if and how AI is used?” Through workshops with Mayan advocates and Indigenous communities, participants discussed how to strengthen Mayan languages online and in AI. 🔗 rising.globalvoices.org/blog/2026/07...
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Who decides if and how AI is used? Self-determination should be the priority, say Mayan activists from Chiapas
As part of the Mayan Languages Digital Activism Summit in Chiapas, Maya activists reflected on artificial intelligence and Indigenous self-determination, questioning the urgency to adopt it and defend...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 27/07/2026
The Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) is back this September! Join #CODI members auDA and @identity.digital in Canberra, Australia or virtual for key discussions on the future of the Internet and the policies shaping it. Learn more → auigf.au
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QT Canberra and online 22-23 Sept 2026
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 23/07/2026
A language can be visible online but still not fully usable. It might work on a website but fail during login, payments, or account recovery. CODI's #NEW Language Infrastructure Framework helps identify those gaps so we can fix them together. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/the...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 22/07/2026
That’s a wrap on HTTP’s annual Digital Innovation Summit! It was great hearing from policymakers and advocates including @ajitpai.bsky.social and Alisa Valentin on the importance of digital access and affordability, and celebrating HTTP’s 30th anniversary! 🔗 www.digitalinclusionsummit.org
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 21/07/2026
A new report from @internetsociety.bsky.social and International Telecommunication Union highlights the value of community-centered connectivity to ensure everyone has meaningful and affordable access to the Internet. Check out more insights: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/07...
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New ITU Report Finds Community Networks Are Key to Reaching the Unconnected - Internet Society
A new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) takes a close look at community-centered connectivity efforts.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 20/07/2026
This year’s Digital Innovation Summit, hosted by /http/, starts tomorrow! Join policymakers, industry experts, advocates and more for key conversations on the future of technology and our digital world. RSVP here → www.digitalinclusionsummit.org #DIS26
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Digital Innovation Summit 2026
Register for /http/’s Digital Innovation Summit on July 21-22, 2026, at The Riggs Hotel, Washington, D.C. Secure your spot now!
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 17/07/2026
For AI to work for everyone, all languages must be represented in AI models. @clearglobal.org shares key insights on advancing African languages in AI models and automatic speech recognition data. 🔗 clearglobal.org/lessons-from...
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Lessons from advancing African language AI and insights on data scaling for African Automatic Speech Recognition - CLEAR Global
Despite substantial increases in investment and research efforts in African language AI, the state of technology for African languages still lags behind major languages […]
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 16/07/2026
🎉Congratulations to Vint Cerf on his new role as an advisor to #CODI member @identity.digital’s Innovation Labs! He will join leading Internet experts as they create an open Internet infrastructure to hold AI agents accountable. Read more → techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/v...
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Vint Cerf is working on a plan to unleash AI agents on the open internet | TechCrunch
The guy behind TCP/IP is working on a standard for identifying AI agents in the wild.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 15/07/2026
🎉 We are excited to launch CODI’s #NEW Language Infrastructure Framework, a way to understand where languages succeed, where they struggle, and where the Internet can do better. Every layer matters. Learn more: www.codi.global/newsroom/the...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 14/07/2026
Happening next week! Join /http/ for its annual Digital Innovation Summit in Washington, DC, and hear key discussions from civil society, academics, industry experts on the future of technology and digital access. 🌍 www.digitalinclusionsummit.org
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Digital Innovation Summit 2026
Register for /http/’s Digital Innovation Summit on July 21-22, 2026, at The Riggs Hotel, Washington, D.C. Secure your spot now!
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 10/07/2026
This fall, #CODI member @publicknowledge.bsky.social nowledge is celebrating 25 years! For the past quarter century, Public Knowledge has been key in advancing efforts to create a more open and accessible Internet for all. 🔗 publicknowledge.org/celebrating-...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Fighting for a Creative and Connected Future
Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 09/07/2026
Happening now! #CODI co-founder Ram Mohan is participating in a session at this year’s WSIS Forum 2026, where he is joined by leading experts as they explore how to operationalize digital resilience. Tune in here → www.itu.int/net4/wsis/fo...
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Session 235— Operationalizing Digital Resilience | WSIS Forum 2026
The WSIS+20 Review reaffirmed the World Summit on the Information Society as a unique multistakeholder framework for advancing an inclusive, secure, and development-oriented digital future. At the sam...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 08/07/2026
We are only two weeks away from /http/’s Digital Innovation Summit! Join policymakers, industry experts, researchers and more to explore how to create a technological future for all, while celebrating their 30th anniversary! Learn more & RSVP here: www.digitalinclusionsummit.org
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Digital Innovation Summit 2026
Register for /http/’s Digital Innovation Summit on July 21-22, 2026, at The Riggs Hotel, Washington, D.C. Secure your spot now!
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 07/07/2026
Happy World Kiswahili Language Day! @cdt.org’s report on content moderation on social media of Kiswahili, a language spoken by over 100 million people, shares key insights and recommendations to improve the moderation of Kiswahili content. Read more→ cdt.org/insights/mod...
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Moderating Kiswahili Content on Social Media
[ PDF version ] Introduction Africa, a continent with over 2,000 languages and home to more than one-third of the world’s linguistic diversity, has many languages that remain beyond the reach of both ...
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Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI) @codi.global · 01/07/2026
AI is rapidly advancing, yet not everyone is able to benefit from its potential. @brookings.edu examines the trends behind the global AI divide, from AI infrastructure to unequal innovation ecosystems, and outlines strategies to help close that gap. 🔗 www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
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How to bridge the global AI divide | Brookings
Landry Signé explains that there is still an opportunity to shape the future of AI and promote inclusive and sustainable prosperity for all.
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