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Maitree

মৈত্রী (Open Source AI Research Community for Bengali)

About Maitree

Maitree (মৈত্রী), which translates to "friendliness" or "amity" in Bengali, is a non-profit community dedicated to fostering open-source research and development in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our primary focus lies in the Bengali language, aiming to empower researchers, developers, and enthusiasts by providing resources, tools, and collaboration opportunities. We strive to advance the state of Bengali NLP (Natural Language Processing) and AI as a whole.

However, Maitree's spirit of collaboration extends beyond the Bengali language. We actively encourage and welcome contributions from individuals interested in other languages and areas of AI research. Our goal is to build a diverse and inclusive community that fosters innovation across the entire spectrum of AI development.

Our Vision

Maitree envisions a future where AI technology is accessible and beneficial for everyone, regardless of language barriers. We aim to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, empowering local communities to leverage the power of AI to address their unique challenges and opportunities. We believe that fostering open-source research and collaboration is crucial to achieve this vision and create a truly inclusive and equitable AI landscape.

Our Mission

As a non-profit community, Maitree's mission is centered around fostering open-source AI advancements for the benefit of the wider community, particularly in the Bengali language. Maitree, as a non-profit community, is dedicated to the following core principles:

Open Source for All: We believe that open-source development is key to accelerating progress in AI. We will actively contribute to and promote open-source AI projects for Bengali language and beyond.
Community Empowerment: prioritize empowering researchers, developers, and enthusiasts with the skills and resources needed to contribute to Bengali AI. This includes providing educational materials, workshops, and accessible open-source codebases.
Collaborative Spirit: Fostering a vibrant and inclusive community is central to our mission. We encourage knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaborative research efforts to advance Bengali AI collectively.
Bridging the Language Divide: We strive to bridge the gap between Bengali and other languages in the field of AI. We will explore ways to make Bengali AI tools interoperable with others, promoting wider accessibility and cross-lingual understanding.
By upholding these principles, Maitree aims to create a thriving ecosystem for Bengali AI, enriching the language and empowering its speakers for the betterment of the global AI landscape.

Get Involved

We welcome anyone interested in contributing to the advancement of Bengali AI. Here are some ways you can get involved: