Contributor :

Mustafa Akolawala

Mentor :

Carlos Samey
The Ask A Question project aims to make information more accessible to citizens in developing nations by allowing non-profit organizations and governments to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) for responding to inquiries in native languages. The new voice response API seeks to address accessibility challenges by enabling users to interact with the AAQ system through voice notes. This solution is designed to cater to users who find speaking and listening easier than reading or writing, thereby enhancing inclusivity and improving user engagement.

Contributor :

Mustafa Akolawala

Mentor :

Carlos Samey
The Ask A Question project aims to make information more accessible to citizens in developing nations by allowing non-profit organizations and governments to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) for responding to inquiries in native languages. The new voice response API seeks to address accessibility challenges by enabling users to interact with the AAQ system through voice notes. This solution is designed to cater to users who find speaking and listening easier than reading or writing, thereby enhancing inclusivity and improving user engagement.

About Contributor

Mustafa is pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering with a minor in AI/ML from Rizvi College of Engineering. Passionate about creating impactful, large-scale projects, he enjoys gaming , public speaking, sketching, and cooking. His drive to solve real-world problems through technology led him to join C4GT.

Key Impact Takeaways:

  1. The voice response API supports 50+ languages, enhancing multilingual accessibility.
  2. This project will improve access to information for over 70% of users who prefer voice-based interactions over text, significantly enhancing engagement and usability.
  3. Currently being used in South Africa, the project has the potential to impact over 100,000 people across multiple developing countries.
  4. Mustafa will continue as the project maintainer, ensuring its long-term development and support.
  5. This project, along with the entire AAQ platform, was demoed at Google Demo Day in San Francisco.”

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