Members of the Ga and Adangbe community expressed fear that their language would not be included in a proposed AI-powered educational tool being created in partnership with Google.
The Ministry of Education has addressed these issues.
The Ministry made it clear in a statement signed by Hashmin Mohammed, the sector minister’s press secretary, that the project’s use of just four local languages is merely a pilot program and does not reflect its ultimate breadth.
The explanation comes after public outcry from Ga and Adangbe communities who voiced concern that their languages had been neglected in the first rollout that Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu had stated.
The Ministry maintains that before the AI learning tool is progressively expanded across the country, the pilot program is meant to evaluate its efficacy, adaptability, and educational impact.
The Ministry emphasised that the program is intended to be inclusive, stating that it will be extended to all 12 recognised Ghanaian languages, including Ga and Adangbe, following a successful pilot review.
According to the statement, “At no point is the pilot intended to marginalise or permanently exclude any linguistic or cultural group within the country.”
The Ministry reiterated its dedication to Ghana’s linguistic variety and fair educational access, especially when new technologies are implemented to enhance student performance.
Source: newsthemegh.com