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 the 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. The panel features experts Jefferson Bailey (Internet Archive), Audra Diptee (Carleton University), Claudio Pinhanez (IBM Brazil), Abigail Potter (Library of Congress), and Leila Zia (Wikimedia Foundation), with moderation by Grant Parker from Stanford University. Recorded February 13, 2025, this 91-minute discussion provides valuable insights into 21st century knowledge preservation strategies using artificial intelligence.