In a new video interview, Asfar Khan speaks with developers who are building large language models (LLMs) for Urdu, aiming to preserve the language as global AI systems like ChatGPT dominate. The team is focused on collecting Urdu data, training models, and creating tools to keep the language accessible and powerful in the age of AI.
They discuss challenges including data scarcity, cultural representation, grammar complexity, and quality assurance. The developers emphasize that national languages like Urdu must have a future in AI, and they are working to ensure Urdu remains alive and relevant. The video highlights the importance of linguistic heritage and the efforts to build Urdu-focused AI technologies.