Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, sylfaenydd NightOwlGPT, yn arweinydd ym maes AI a chadwraeth iaith, gyda chefndir yn llywodraeth y Philipinau a phleidlais at inclusivity a datblygiad cynaliadwy.
Yn dod o'r grŵp ethnolegol Karay-a, lluniodd Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo lwybr unigryw drwy'r rengoedd llywodraethol, gan wasanaethu ym mhum gweinyddiaeth wahanol yn y Philippines. Roedd ei chyfnod yn cynnwys rolau pwysig yn y Rhaglen Adeiladu Adeiladu Adeiladu yn y Philippines a fel Is-ysgrifennydd i’r Adran Technoleg Gwybodaeth a Chyfathrebu. Gadawodd ei rôl yn y llywodraeth i wella ei addysg yn Ysgol Economeg Llundain ac yn ddiweddarach sefydlodd Build Initiative. Mae ei harweinyddiaeth yn cael ei gyrru gan ymrwymiad dwfn i inclusivity, hygyrchedd, a datblygiad cynaliadwy, gyda ffocws penodol ar fynd i’r afael â chymhlethdodau ei gwlad enedigol yn wyneb newid yn yr hinsawdd.
Graddiodd gyda chymrodoriaeth yn Ysgol y Philippines Los Baños yn 2012 gyda gradd mewn Cyfathrebu Datblygu, lle derbyniodd y Cyfrifed Gwybodaeth Gyffredinol uchaf ar gyfer Myfyrwyr Newyddiaduraeth Datblygu a derbyniodd fedal y faculty am Ragoriaeth Academi. Gorffennodd ei Hyfforddiant Rheoli yn y Datblygiad Economaidd yn Ysgol Kennedy Harvard yn 2018 a'i rhaglen Juris Doctor yn y Coleg Cyfraith UP yn 2020. Ar hyn o bryd, mae'n parhau â'i haddysg gyda MSc Rheoli mewn Dinasoedd yn Ysgol Economeg Llundain.
Yn 2023, daeth yn swyddog yn Y Gymdeithas Arweinyddol Cychod y Philippines (PCGA) gyda gradd o Gomodor Auxiliari (gradd un seren).
Derbyniodd y wobr Natatanging Iskolar Para sa Bayan a'r Statud Oblation am Y Virtues o Ddiwydrwydd a Charedigrwydd. Yn 2019, rhoddodd Cymdeithas Alumni Ysgol Kennedy Harvard iddi fedal Veritas. Enwyd hi gan BluPrint fel un o 50 symbylwyr a chreadwyr ASEAN, gan Lifestyle Asia fel un o 18 Newidwyr Chwaraeon, a gan People Asia fel un o Fenywod 2019 o Styli a Sylwedd. Mae ganddi golofn yn yr adran Op-Ed yn Manila Bulletin, Balata, People Asia a Magasin Esquire.
A Letter from the Founder
Dear Friends,
Today, we’re facing a silent crisis: nearly half of the world’s languages are endangered, and without urgent action, 95% could disappear by the end of this century. For me, as a member of the Karay-a ethnolinguistic group, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a reality unfolding before my very eyes. Language, for my community and countless others, is more than words. It’s a vital connection to our heritage, our stories, and our values. It’s how we express who we are and where we come from. But these voices, so integral to our identity, are at risk of being silenced.
The global imbalance in AI development compounds this crisis. English speakers represent only 18.7% of the global population, yet they dominate AI research, development, and capacity. None of the top 20 countries leading the AI revolution are from developing nations, leaving languages like Karay-a—and thousands of others—vulnerable to extinction. The digital divide isn’t just about access to technology; it’s about the survival of culture, identity, and entire ways of life.
I’ve experienced firsthand the immense potential of technology as well as the barriers that prevent equitable access. During my time serving in the Philippine government, I saw the importance of building both physical and digital infrastructure to ensure no community is left behind. After stepping away from public service, I chose to continue my studies at the London School of Economics and Oxford University, driven by a determination to bridge the technology gap for communities like mine.
This journey led to the creation of NightOwlGPT, an AI-driven desktop and mobile application dedicated to preserving endangered languages and bridging the digital divide in marginalized communities worldwide. Built on the belief that voices shape worlds, NightOwlGPT democratizes AI technology, making it accessible to everyone—not just speakers of widely used languages. Our platform offers real-time translation, cultural insights, and interactive learning tools, empowering communities to safeguard their voices and thrive in the digital age.
NightOwlGPT is more than a tool; it’s a movement. With over 220,000 pre-signups and partnerships with NVIDIA Inception and Microsoft Founders Hub, we’re building momentum to bring this vision to life. Starting in the Philippines with languages like Tagalog, Cebuano, and Ilokano, we’re scaling globally to reach Asia, Africa, and Latin America—ensuring no language, culture, or community is left behind.
Thank you for joining us in this mission. Together, we can build a future where every voice is heard, every language is preserved, and every community is empowered to shape their own world.
Sincerely,
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo
Founder & Chief Future Officer, NightOwlGPT
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