AI Tamil Nadu (Previously AI Coimbatore)’s Post

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in AI for Social Good! 🌟 A huge congratulations to Abinaya Mahendiran, CTO of Nunnari (நுண்ணறி) Labs, for receiving the prestigious AI for Social Good Award! 🏆 Abinaya's dedication to democratizing AI for underrepresented communities and languages, especially Tamil, has been truly inspirational. As a Tamil Language Ambassador and Leader at AI Tamil Nadu (Previously AI Coimbatore), she has been instrumental in advancing AI resources for the Tamil-speaking community. Her pioneering efforts include creating the first GPT-2 model for Tamil, contributing to the Aya Dataset, and supporting the NL-Augmenter and GEM-Benchmark projects, making AI more accessible across cultures. Her passion doesn't stop at technology; Abinaya is also committed to fostering diversity in tech. As a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador and a speaker at numerous conferences like WiDS, AnitaB.org, and NeurIPS, she’s empowered thousands of people to explore the world of AI and machine learning. The AI for Social Good Award is a testament to her tireless efforts to leverage AI for the betterment of communities, particularly through her work with the Aya Dataset project and various community initiatives. Let's celebrate her remarkable journey and contributions to the field of AI! 🚀 👏 Join us in congratulating Abinaya on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #AIForSocialGood #NLP #MachineLearning #WomenInTech #CommunityImpact #TamilAI