SPEAKING THE FUTURE: INDIAN LANGUAGES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
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https://doi.org/10.59415/mjacs.367Keywords:
Indian languages, digital age, language preservation, linguistic diversity, technology, artificial intelligence, machine translation, speech recognition, language apps, digital empowerment, regional languages, language policy, digital divide, social media, cultural identityAbstract
In the rapidly evolving digital era, the status and future of Indian languages are at a critical juncture. With the increasing penetration of smartphones, internet connectivity, and digital tools, there exists a transformative opportunity to preserve, promote, and innovate Indian linguistic diversity. This abstract explores how digital technologies such as machine translation, AI-driven language learning apps, speech recognition systems, and social media platforms are reshaping the ways Indian languages are spoken, written, and transmitted. While globalization and the dominance of English pose challenges to regional languages, digital platforms are simultaneously enabling their revival and wider reach. Government initiatives, crowdsourced content creation, and open-source linguistic tools are contributing to the digital empowerment of these languages. However, significant efforts are required to bridge the digital divide and ensure inclusive access for speakers of underrepresented languages. The paper emphasizes the need for policy support, technological innovation, and community participation to ensure that Indian languages not only survive but thrive in the digital future.
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