Viamo has launched Ask Viamo Anything (AVA), the first offline, voice-based generative AI tool designed for basic feature phones.
Why it matters
Millions of people in rural and underserved communities don’t own smartphones, lack reliable internet, or face literacy barriers. AVA is built to make AI accessible to them.
How it works
- No smartphone needed — AVA runs on basic feature phones.
- No literacy barrier — answers are delivered in local languages through voice.
- Reliable and context-aware — responses adapt to user needs.
Use cases
- Farmers accessing crop advice.
- Health workers in rural clinics getting real-time guidance.
- Students learning in their native languages.
The big picture
AVA demonstrates how generative AI can be inclusive, practical, and transformative, expanding its reach beyond urban and smartphone-first audiences.
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