Evaluating AI Across Agriculture and Law Using Community and Expert Input
Karya is evaluating conversational AI systems in real-world Indian contexts, in partnership with Anthropic.
Expanding Language access through Translation
Karya collaborated with Google to translate over 1.6 million words across 16 long-tail languages, addressing significant challenges such as resource mobilization and technological limitations.
1.6M+
total words
2
novel Unicode scripts created
16
long-tail languages
20+
districts visited by the team
By engaging local communities and conducting on-the-ground recruitment, Karya built a network of native speakers. The team developed Unicode scripts for languages like Limbu and Lepcha, ensuring digital compatibility. Through targeted training sessions and a focus on cultural nuances, Karya delivered high-quality, contextually relevant translations, showcasing its unique expertise in managing complex linguistic projects in underserved regions.
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Building a tribal language voice assistant co-built with communities
Until recently, Bhili, a tribal language spoken by millions of people across western and central India, had limited representation in the country's digital infrastructure. Karya, working with the Bhil community, has helped build a Bhili language system that now lives on two national-scale platforms.