DYK: In 2025, global Internet usage rose to 73.6%, an increase from 53.9% in 2019. Yet many communities remain unconnected, especially in low-income and remote areas. Learn more from @internetsociety's latest post 👉 https://t.co/dw3GjrxzsM

“While the internet transcends borders, its impact is profoundly local.” #CODI Chairman @rmohan123 on the importance of promoting collaboration between global institutes and local communities when establishing Internet governance. 🔗

ICYMI: #CODI launched a new survey inviting last-mile and community-based organizations to share their efforts to create a more accessible and multilingual Internet. Learn more & have your say by 1/15 👉 https://t.co/chG4Osxqea

“With urgency and intentionality, we can harness AI to preserve linguistic diversity, expand access, and ensure the Internet reflects the full breadth of human culture.” Read more from #CODI Chairman @rmohan123 in @NewDigitalAge1 → https://t.co/ShOuycNods

#DYK: Polish is the language best understood by AI. 🇵🇱 A recent study from @Microsoft found that out of 26 languages tested across AI models, Polish was found to be the most effective language used in AI prompting, with English coming in sixth. 🔗

#CODI’s new survey is designed to give last-mile and local organizations an opportunity to share how their work makes the Internet accessible and multilingual. Take the survey here by Jan. 15 👉

AI can help bring more languages online, but linguistic gaps remain an obstacle. @BrookingsInst explores how language gaps online can hinder AI development, highlighting the need for a more multilingual Internet that supports innovation. 🔗

#ICYMI: Learn more about the linguists, developers, lawyers and AI ethicists who answered the call to help #CODI create a more multilingual Internet through the power of AI. 🔗 https://t.co/d2PMAHK9sX

📅Mark your calendars for #NetInclusion26 in Chicago on Feb. 3-5! @netinclusion’s 10th annual conference will draw experts from across the country to explore ways to advance digital equity through discussions on policy, best practices and more. 🔗

#DYK: Approximately 44% of all languages are now endangered, often with fewer than 1,000 users remaining. #CODI remains committed to bringing all languages online to help ensure no dialects are left out of the digital world. Check out more insights → https://t.co/aZVvIe5FEM

🌍 Our 1st research initiative is underway! Learn more about the distinguished members of the Working Group on Defining the Minimum Viable Dataset for Cultural and Linguistic Empowerment, who are working to shape the future of multilingual AI. 👉 https://t.co/d2PMAHK9sX #AI4All

“Language is foundational to culture, trust, commerce, and opportunity.” Read more in the latest blog on #CODI’s efforts at #ICANN84 to make the Internet accessible in every language and bridge gaps online through global collaboration. 🌐 https://t.co/n5KG2zvVHw

Oral languages are harder to capture in the digital world, but are just as vital to preserve. #CODI member @globalvoices spotlights how local archivists in South Asian communities are using tech to modernize and preserve oral dialects. 🔗

This Thanksgiving, #CODI is grateful for all of our members and their efforts in supporting our mission to ensure every person can navigate the Internet in their own language. We look forward to continuing this important work together! #Internet4All

#ICYMI: #CODI’s latest blog shares insights, updates and future initiatives from its session at this year’s ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland! 🌍 Get the recap 🔗 https://t.co/n5KG2zvVHw

Getting grammar right in every language is hard. #CODI member @unicode just made it easier with the Unicode Inflection Library, tackling the long-standing challenge of linguistic inflection in software worldwide. 🌐

Since the inaugural Universal Acceptance Day in 2023, #UADay events have brought together over 23,663 global participants to highlight the need for greater UA and multilingualism online. Check out @UASGTech's report on UA readiness ➡️ https://t.co/9EkB320j7c #Internet4All

Translation and AI platforms help bridge linguistic gaps online, yet more still needs to be done. @BrookingsInst calls for more language technologies, highlighting the opportunities of AI to create a more multilingual and accessible Internet. 🔗

🌐 In an increasingly online world, connecting face-to-face is just as important. At #ICANN84 last month, #CODI hosted a session highlighting CODI’s efforts to advance digital equity, multilingualism and UA online. Read more from CODI’s latest blog 🔗 https://t.co/n5KG2zvnRY

Interested in an opportunity to join #CODI? CODI is looking for an event coordinator, a volunteer position that would raise awareness, engage members, and build partnerships through impactful events. Apply here! https://t.co/0ZUgcwnaP5