Dr. Steven Bird’s Work to Save Indigenous Languages

In Dr. Steven Bird’s Work to Save Indigenous Languages Producer Teresa Matuzak showcases the work of Linguist Steven Bird who’s on a mission to preserve endangered languages using AI-powered tools. Through the Aikuma Project, Bird is working with communities worldwide—from Nepal to Brazil—to document and protect disappearing dialects. This short film highlights the intersection of culture, technology, and activism, showing how digital tools can safeguard human heritage.