Vivek Badrinath outlines how mobile network operators can help build AI systems that reflect local cultures.
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Innovation
Jul 22, 2026
Vivek Badrinath
Many developing economies cannot access large language models, most of which have been trained on datasets in English. To build scalable and inclusive LLMs for countries with minority languages, policymakers' best bet is to tap mobile network operators, with their armies of developers and data-processing capabilities.
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