Bonus Episode: Marking the International Mother Language Day

From epic folklores whispered in children's ears to robust debates at the town hall, our mother tongues and local accents are more than just means of communication - they serve as the carriers of our culture and a glue that holds together our communities. Yet, social and economic factors and technological innovations have impacted the decisions within individual families about the level of their children's exposure to the language of their community. How, then, will the advent of Artificial Intelligence contribute to the protection or obliviation of mother languages? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly