Hey, friends! Today, I’m beyond excited to share an incredible story from my homeland, Mauritius, that’s making waves on the global stage. Myself and the brilliant Quad Team have just dropped a game-changing translation module for Kreole Morisien (Mauritian Creole) through R.I.Y.A-AIx AI initiative. This isn’t just a tech win—it’s a love letter to our culture, and I’m here to tell you all about it. Huge shoutout to the entire Mauritian community. Let’s dive in!
Why This Matters to Me (and Mauritius)
If you’ve ever visited Mauritius or chatted with a local, you know Kreole Morisien is our soul. Spoken by over 1.2 million of us (that’s 86.5% of households, per the 2011 census), this French-based creole, spiced with African, Asian, and English vibes, is how we connect. But as an under-resourced language, it’s been tough to see Kreole shine in the digital world—until now. The Quad Team have worked tirelessly to create the R.I.Y.A-AIx translation module, coded as MFE (mfe), and it’s now public for all to use via the API at https://riyaai.com/api/v1/completions/. This means our language can now vibe in apps worldwide, from travel guides to classroom tools!
A Speech Engine That Grows with Us
What makes this project so special? It’s got a speech engine packed with 36,600 unique Kreole words, capturing every bit of our language’s flair. And get this—it’s not stuck in time. The R.I.Y.A-AIx AI model is public, so it’s updated daily with contributions from folks like you and me. Whether it’s new slang from Port Louis or a quirky phrase from the south, this engine keeps Kreole Morisien alive and kicking. It’s like our language has its own heartbeat now, and I’m so here for it.
Going Big with Azure and Google Cloud
We didn’t stop at building something cool—we went all out by deploying the MFE (mfe) module on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. This is huge! It means developers anywhere can tap into this tool, making it super reliable and ready to power everything from small apps to big platforms. Whether it’s helping tourists order a proper dholl puri or letting students learn in Kreole, this module is putting Mauritius on the global tech map. I’m honestly so proud to see our little island making such big moves.
A Big Thank You to Our Dev Community
I can’t write this without giving a massive shoutout to all the Speech Engines developer community. You all are the real MVPs. From coding late into the night to testing and tweaking the AI, your passion has made this dream a reality. You’ve ensured Kreole Morisien isn’t just preserved but celebrated in the digital age. To every coder, tester, and contributor—thank you for showing the world what Mauritius can do. I’m wishing you all endless inspiration and success as you keep pushing Kreole Morisien to new heights.
A Bright Future for Kreole Morisien
The R.I.Y.A-AIx module’s public release is a total game-changer. Developers can now weave Kreole translation into their apps using the MFE (mfe) code, accessible at https://riyaai.com/api/v1/completions/. This builds on Mauritius’ efforts to formalize Kreole, like introducing it in schools in 2012 and standardizing its spelling in 2011. Now, our language can travel the world, helping Mauritians connect globally and inviting others to experience our culture.
To my fellow Mauritians and the global dev community, let’s keep this momentum going! I wish you all the best as you integrate Kreole Morisien into international platforms. Let’s make our language a star in apps, websites, and beyond, showing the world the beauty of Mauritius.
Wrapping It Up
A shoutout to the whole Quad Team, and our incredible community have given us something to celebrate. With a 36,600 (and growing)-word translation engine, daily updates through the public R.I.Y.A-AIx model, and deployment on Azure and Google Cloud, Kreole Morisien is ready to shine globally. This isn’t just tech—it’s our identity, our pride, and our future. Here’s to more breakthroughs, more unity, and more Kreole love on the world stage. Keep rocking it, Mauritius!
Vishal.❤️
https://riyaai.com
https://chatgptmauritius.com
Vishal & All the AIx Team (Quad Dev Team).
Congrats, i saw the mfe api on microsoft cloud, i tested and let me say, you guys rock, This is a huge step for Mauritius