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Latest posts and updates from the SEACrowd community.

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From Tagalog to Filipino: Deciphering Language and Identity

Jan 27, 2026 Society & AI 9 min read Isaiah Flores

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Is it Tagalog or Filipino? We explore how a regional language became a national standard, and why this evolution matters for training robust, inclusive NLP models.

Growing SEA-Native AI Research Talent: Retrospective on the SEACrowd Apprentice Program 2024–25

Dec 3, 2025 Apprenticeship 9 min read Samuel Cahyawijaya

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What we learned from running the first SEACrowd Apprentice Program cohort, and how we're improving for Batch 2026.

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Mind the Language Gap: Building an Inclusive AI Future for Southeast Asia

Sep 22, 2025 perspectives 8 min read Onno P. Kampman , Holy Lovenia

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Southeast Asia's AI future depends on closing the language gap, ensuring that the region's rich linguistic and cultural diversity is reflected in the data and models driving technological progress. Grassroots initiatives like SEACrowd show that inclusive, community-driven AI is not only possible but essential for equitable digital development.

SEACrowd forms legal entity in Indonesia

Aug 22, 2024 info 1 min read

Today, SEACrowd has formed a legal entity in Indonesia. 🇮🇩