Avant's Josh McKenty was interviewed to comment on a news event happening in New Zealand. Read the full article here.
Here is a summary from a NZ Herald/Northern Advocate News Article:
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson's use of AI to translate English into te reo Māori for council documents has disappointed some AI experts and Māori representatives. The council trialed AI for cost-saving reasons but faced criticism for disrespecting Māori culture and not following AI best practices. Experts argue that AI cannot capture the cultural nuances of te reo Māori and stress the need for human involvement in translations. The council expressed willingness to work with AI experts to ensure appropriate use of the technology and involve iwi in reviewing bilingual documents.
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