Ostermann emphasizes that open language data from underrepresented languages is not only a matter of fairness but also a driver of research into robust, globally applicable AI models. The collaborations between DFKI, GIZ/FAIR Forward, and partners in the Global South are setting new standards for open, trustworthy AI and long-term research infrastructure.
You can read the full interview here:
https://www.giz.de/en/newsroom/stories/interview-ostermann-dfki-fair-forward