EP06: The Mission to Build the First Tibetan AI Ft. Tenzin Gayche @ Monlam AI

We often hear people say that AI will shape the future. But for Tibetans, an important question remains: will our language and stories be part of that future too?In this episode of the Sontsa Podcast, we sit down with Tenzin Gayche from Monlam AI to talk about the journey of building Tibetan AI from the ground up.In conversation with our host Tenzin Gyaltsen, Gayche shares the vision behind Monlam Melong AI and reflects on what it means to work at the intersection of technology, language preservation, and community responsibility.We explore the excitement, challenges, and deeper purpose behind creating AI tools for a language and culture that have so often been left out of global technological spaces.More than just a conversation about AI, this episode is about possibility. About young Tibetans entering rooms we were never expected to be in, building things many of us never imagined growing up, and proving that our language belongs not only in history, but also in the future.Listen | Reflect | Imagine What’s PossibleBuilding Tibetan AI: Language, Identity, and the FutureConnect with Tenzin Gayche on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenzin-gayche-9a0aba1b9/About the Sontsa PodcastSontsa Podcast: Rooted & Rising is a new initiative by the Sontsa Initiative that highlights stories of Tibetans who are building, creating, and leading across different fields.Our goal is simple: to share real journeys, spark ideas, and inspire young Tibetans to imagine new possibilities for themselves and their communities.⸻About Sontsa InitiativeSontsa Initiative is a voluntary Tibetan youth-led initiative that supports Tibetan students in exile through mentorship, college guidance, and community building. We aim to expand access to opportunities and help young Tibetans navigate education, leadership, and professional paths with confidence.If you would like to stay connected with our work:• Follow @sontsa_initiative | @sontsa_podcast on Instagram.• Listen to the Sontsa Podcast• Reach out if you are a student looking for guidance or mentorship - [email protected]