AI tools could help correct Māori place names, professor says
A professor argues that artificial intelligence may help fix how Māori place names have been mispronounced or misspelled over time.
Māori place names have been altered or distorted in their usage for years. One academic suggests that AI technology could play a role in correcting and restoring these names to their proper forms. The development raises questions about balancing language preservation with the influence of major technology companies.
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The trade-off between te reo Māori and big tech companies
One professor says Māori place names have been "bastardised" for years, and AI tools may start correcting that.