#CODI was launched in May to promote digital access, multilingualism and the ability for everyone to navigate the Internet in their own languages. Read more about our launch and efforts here: codi.global/newsroom/globa…

#NEWS: As AI advances, new opportunities arise to create a more accessible and multilingual Internet. A new large language model, announced this month, is fluent in 1,000+ languages and built for the public good by ETH Zurich and EPFL_AI_Center. 💬 🔗 ai.epfl.ch/a-language-mod…

#CODI is proud to announce SEEDIG as a founding member! SEEDIG is dedicated to building a more open and multistakeholder Internet and digital policy ecosystem across Southeastern Europe. 🌍 #CODI #DigitalAccess

Did you know: A @UASG study published in 2017 found that the Universal Acceptance (UA) of Internet domain names could be a $9.8+ billion USD opportunity. #CODI is committed to building an Internet that empowers UA of all domains and scripts. #DigitalAccess

We are excited to announce eduCYBER Sàrl as #CODI’s newest member! eduCYBER helps empower communities to protect themselves online from cybersecurity threats through digital transformation, ensuring everyone can securely navigate the Internet in their own language. #DigitalAccess

“Multilingualization is one of the best ways to show communities around the world that they too belong online and narrow the digital literacy gap.” #CODI Founder Ram Mohan on the importance of digital literacy and multilingualism online. 🔗 identity.digital/newsroom/the-a…

As of Jan 2024, 52% of web content is in English. Spanish follows at 5.5%, and German at 4.8%. The Internet isn’t reflecting the world’s languages — yet. #CODI is working to change that. Everyone deserves to access and shape the web in their own language.

#ICYMI: #CODI’s latest blog features a recap of #IGF2025 in Norway, where CODI members The Unicode Consortium @auDA i2Coalition @DotAsia and Identity Digital Inc highlighted the importance of bridging the digital divide and how UA and multilingualism online can help. 🔗 codi.global/newsroom/bridg…

📅 Save the Date: The hybrid Australian Internet Governance Forum returns Sept. 23-24, with the theme “Global Visions, Local Impact – The Future of Australia’s Digital Governance.” #CODI member @auDA is a key #auIGF supporter. Learn more: auda.org.au/news-insights/…

📊 The 2nd annual ctrl+alt+lgbt survey from #CODI member LGBT Tech is here—spotlighting LGBTQ+ adults' digital access, usage & experiences, from cybersecurity to AI. Explore key findings & the full report ➡️ lgbttech.org/research-and-r… #DigitalAccess #TechForGood

🎙️"Linguistic diversity and digital inclusion is no longer a technology problem. It is actually a human problem." - Ram Mohan discusses the importance of collaborating on language representation on AEI Tech Policy's #ExplainToShane podcast. Listen now! aei.org/multimedia/ins…

📢 How can content moderation be improved for Indigenous & low-resource languages? Tomorrow, join #CODI member Center for Democracy & Technology for a webinar on content moderation in underrepresented languages feat. international researchers & civil society reps. 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/content-mode…

🌍 Language shapes how we think and connect—but most AI models still struggle beyond English. Microsoft's July seminar discussed how we can bridge the gap and build #AIforEveryone with Marzieh Fadaee of Cohere Labs. 📽️microsoft.com/en-us/research…

Aug. 9 marks #IndigenousPeoplesDay—honoring their rights & cultures since its UN adoption in 1994. #CODI and members like the Indigenous Connectivity Institute & Clear Sky Connections are working to shape the future of Indigenous languages. Learn more: indigenousconnectivity.org

#ICYMI CODI Chairman Ram Mohan joined Shane Tews on the #ExplaintoShane podcast to discuss the importance of linguistic diversity and how to create a more connected global Internet that includes all languages. 🔉Listen here: aei.org/multimedia/ins…

The digital divide isn’t just about Internet speed—it’s about #DigitalAccess, affordability & language. A #new Digital Opportunity Index offers a way to measure how ISPs are expanding opportunity - including digital skilling & multilingual outreach. 🔗vernonburggroup.com/blog/digitalop…

An Internet that doesn’t recognize your language isn’t truly for you. Today, <50% of websites accept email addresses in non-Latin scripts—just 11% for Arabic. 🌐 #CODI believes #UniversalAcceptance is essential to a multilingual Internet where everyone feels like they belong.

AI has opened the door to numerous possibilities, including language preservation. A recent piece from The Brookings Institution discusses how small language AI models can help preserve Indigenous languages, creating a more accessible and multilingual Internet. 🔗 brookings.edu/articles/can-s…

"Technology should be serving languages, rather than the other way around." Ram Mohan in the latest #CODI blog on the importance of proper Internet governance and how global collaboration can advance digital accessibility and rights. Read more ⤵️ codi.global/newsroom/bridg…

📅 Coming up next month: The Indigenous Connectivity Institute is hosting its annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit in Ottawa, Canada, bringing together Indigenous advocates and leaders to advance digital equity for all communities. RSVP here: indigenousconnectivity.org/indigenous-con…