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Eid Mubarak to everyone! May this joyous occasion bring happiness, peace, and blessings to all. 🌙✨🕌

🚨Only 7 days to go! Be part of the Urban Data Dialogue Series and discover how data and innovation are transforming cities for a better future 🗓️ 26 March 2026 ⏰ 3 PM (EAT) Register here: tinyurl.com/3fwkr78j #UrbanData #DataForGood

Can open systems shape a more inclusive #AI future? In this discussion, experts from #India and #Africa explored how interoperable Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI), cross-border data flows, and balanced regulation can enable #decentralized and development-oriented AI ecosystems. @KoshyTK, @ONDC_Official, @emwebaze, @SunbirdAI, @LukhonaMnguni, @rivonia_circle, @iffyogo, @UNDPGhana, @asarma2710, @orfonline @Amit_Jain_World, @NTUsg Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=j92JMT…

How do we achieve smart, data-driven cities? Join Sunbird AI and the @DataCitiesUg Consortium to find out! We’re discussing how data is transforming urban governance in Uganda. Featuring: @ErnestMwebaze (Consortium Head & Sunbird AI ED) @UNGlobalPulse & @ToroDev 📅 26 March ⏰ 3:00 PM EAT 🎟️ Register: tinyurl.com/3fwr78j Don't miss the conversation! #SmartCities #Datacities #DataDrivenGovernance #SunbirdAI

Missed the Sunbird Open Forum? We recently launched the Sunflower Speech AI Ecosystem. If you weren't able to join us live, the full recording is now available. Watch to see live demonstrations of our speech models and learn how we are building open-source AI tools for the future. Watch the full session here: youtube.com/watch?v=73symL… #SunbirdAI #ForAfricasManyVoices #Uganda #AIforSocialGood #OpenSource #ASR #SunflowerSpeech

The future of technology in Africa isn’t just written,it’s spoken. Following our launch of the Sunflower Speech AI Ecosystem, we are sharing a deeper look into why real-time voice technology is a necessity for Ugandan languages. In a country where languages are spoken and communication is primarily oral, moving beyond text-based AI is essential for true digital inclusion. Our latest work focuses on: (i)Sub-second latency for natural conversation. (ii)Direct audio understanding to reduce translation errors. (iii)Localized context built specifically for the Ugandan environment. At Sunbird AI, we remain committed to open-source progress to drive the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and create lasting social impact across the continent. Read the full story on how we are bringing speech AI to Uganda’s many voices: 🔗 medium.com/sunbird-ai/bey… Access the models here:huggingface.co/Sunbird/Sunflo… #SunbirdAI #SunflowerSpeech #ForAfricasManyVoices #4IR #AIForSocialGood

𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 Uganda speaks over 40 languages, and it’s time our technology did, too. We are proud to officially launch Sunbird Speech, a breakthrough in African-led AI designed to bridge the digital divide. Event Details: Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM EAT Register here:zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SunflowerSpeech #AIForSocialGood #SunbirdAI #ForAfricasManyVoices #InclusiveAI #NLP

This #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the women at Sunbird AI and beyond who are leading AI for Social Good. By championing local languages and data equity, they are ensuring African tech solves African problems. #IWD2026 #SunbirdAI #AIForSocialGood

The Afrilang AI 2025 proceedings (PMLR Vol 314) are live This volume features pivotal research on expanding LLM coverage, speech-to-text translation for Swahili, and machine translation for low-resource African languages. Read the proceedings: proceedings.mlr.press/v314/ #AfrilangAI #NLP #AIForSocialGood

On March 11th, we are unveiling the Sunflower Speech AI Ecosystem. Join us to see the latest in AI for Ugandan languages. 🇺🇬 🗓️ March 11 | 3:00 PM EAT 🔗 Resigister zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SunbirdAI #SunflowerSpeech #AIForSocialGood #ForAfricasManyVoices

𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 Uganda speaks over 40 languages, and it’s time our technology did, too. We are proud to officially launch Sunbird Speech, a breakthrough in African-led AI designed to bridge the digital divide. Join us for The Sunbird Open Forum, a dual-purpose event where we will: *Officially launch our new Sunbird Speech models. *Provide updates on the Sunflower ecosystem. *Host a town hall-style Q&A for stakeholders to share feedback. Whether you are interested in our products, technical architecture, data ethics, or social impact, this is your space to engage directly with our team and help shape the future of AI in Africa. Event Details: Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM EAT Register here:zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SunflowerSpeech #AIForSocialGood #SunbirdAI #ForAfricasManyVoices #InclusiveAI #NLP

Uganda speaks 40+ languages. It’s time our technology did, too. Join us for The Sunbird Open Forum as we unveil the Sunflower Speech AI Ecosystem! 📅 March 11 | 3:00 PM EAT 🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

@GmMutumba @nkrumahsghost @TheMutambuze @LugandaGPT @RukhShana Our apologies for the inconvenience. Kindly share more details about what occurs after selecting “Translate,” including any error message. This will help us resolve the issue promptly.

@nkrumahsghost @TheMutambuze @LugandaGPT @RukhShana Your sunbird thing is not working. Maybe it’s who has failed to press properly the translator button.

Yesterday it was a thought in my head, and today it has been born. This is an early glimpse into the @LugandaGPT studio platform. Very soon, the English tax to knowledge will be abolished. #gakyalimabaga

We hear you! 😅 Rutooro is a rich, complex language, and Sunflower is consistently evolving to capture every nuance. As an AI system, we are continuously refining its accuracy and can occasionally make mistakes, but we are actively improving it for better outputs. Your feedback helps us get that 'Rutooring' just right!

@SunbirdAI @MakerereCHUSS My Rutooro is not Rutooring well with Sunflower

Happy #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! We’re live at @MakerereCHUSS today exhibiting Sunflower, our AI tool that understands and speaks over 30 Ugandan languages! Stop by our booth at @MakerereCHUSS, say "Hello" in your mother tongue, and see Sunflower in action. Try it now: sunflower.sunbird.ai #SunbirdAI #AIForSocialGood #SunflowerLLM #InternationalMotherLanguageDay

Can AI scale without Open systems? At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, @SunbirdAI ED Dr. Ernest Mwebaze joined global experts to discuss the AI-DPI convergence. The goal? Moving AI from a "strategic asset for a few" to a global common good. By building on open "digital rails" like identity & data exchange, we ensure AI innovation is driven by local needs. Full session here: youtu.be/j92JMT_UqHU?si… #AIforSocialGood #GlobalSouth #SunbirdAI #DPI #IndiaAISummit

Join the first-ever @DataCitiesUg Webinar Series:Building Better Cities with Data A conversation on how collaboration + data are transforming urban governance. 📅 26 March 2026 ⏰ 3PM (EAT) 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/3fwkr78j #DataCities #AIforSocialGood #EvidencebasedGovernance #SunbirdAI

With the AEN Manifesto Innovation Challenge approaching, we are showcasing impactful examples from #LivingTheManifesto. Our focus today is directed towards “Transforming Cities with Data in Uganda,” a contribution from Ernest Mwebaze (@DataCitiesUg). See how data-driven insights are boosting urban governance & revenue in Uganda, putting the AEN Manifesto into action: youtube.com/watch?v=DVritX…. #AENManifestoChallenge #LivingTheManifesto #EIDMAfrica #DataScience #SmartCities

Happy Janani Luwum. A reminder that leadership is defined by service and courage. #JananiLuwumDay

Tajuddeen Gwadabe - Masakhane African Language Hub Alice Siu - Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab Ernest Mwebaze - SunBird AI Jochai Ben Avie - Wisteria Strategies @StanfordDDL | @emwebaze | @SunbirdAI