Public AI Assistant to Worldwide Knowledge: 21st Century Knowledge Preservation and Access with AI

This workshop recording explores the concept of a public AI assistant for worldwide knowledge preservation and access, organized by the Stanford Open Virtual Assistant Lab with sponsorship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Stanford HAI. Delve into the critical challenges of preserving indigenous languages, documenting under-represented communities, and ensuring access to public knowledge. Learn about the technologies, logistics, and ethical considerations involved in improving collection, access, and research of massive corpora across all languages. Discover how AI can address these large-scale challenges while maintaining open, public solutions that respect indigenous data sovereignty and community rights. Features expert speakers from the Internet Archive, Carleton University, IBM Brazil, Library of Congress, and Wikimedia Foundation, with moderation by a Stanford University professor specializing in Classics and African Studies. Recorded February 13, 2025 at Stanford University, this 91-minute session provides valuable insights into the future of knowledge preservation in the digital age.