Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo is the founder of NightOwl AI, a mission-driven company using artificial intelligence to preserve endangered languages and fight digital exclusion. A proud Karay-a from the Philippines, she is committed to building AI that reflects all cultures, not just the dominant few. NightOwl AI has already digitised over two million words from underrepresented languages, creating inclusive translation and learning tools. Formerly Undersecretary of the Department of ICT and a leader in Build Build Build, Anna Mae bridges policy and technology. Educated at UP, Harvard, LSE, and Oxford, she champions one belief: everyone deserves a digital voice.
