Why should communities think about AI now?

Short Answer #

tomorrow. Because the language resources collected today may determine what opportunities are available

Expanded Answer #

Artificial intelligence continues advancing rapidly. Many future applications may depend upon language resources being available and organized. Communities do not need to rush into AI projects. However, they may wish to consider:

• Recording speakers
• Preserving stories
• Creating transcripts
• Building dictionaries
• Organizing metadata

These activities create value today. They may also create opportunities for future technologies. Preparing now does not mean adopting every new technology. It means ensuring future generations have options.