Michael Running Wolf

Michael Running Wolf, a Northern Cheyenne and Lakota technologist, uses AI to reclaim Indigenous languages. He discusses the alarming fact that every two weeks a language disappears, stressing the urgent need for preservation. His journey from a reservation to building VR classrooms illustrates the power of technology. Running Wolf emphasizes that AI not only aids in language revitalization but also benefits from Indigenous languages’ unique structures. He advocates for community sovereignty and ethical data practices in the tech industry.