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From Language Policy to Algorithmic Design: Linguistic Exclusion and AI Development

A note before we begin: This piece draws on both academic research and lived experience. My graduate thesis on linguistic identity in post-civil war Sri Lanka forms the foundation of this analysis. I also grew up through Sri Lanka’s civil war (1983-2009) and taught English across multiple contexts in Colombo, in private language schools, government institutions, and multinational companies.This article focuses on specific use cases that illuminate broader patterns in language policy and AI development. It’s not intended as a comprehensive overview of the field or even the conflict, but rather…

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