Atlas-Chat is the first large language model tailored for Darija, Moroccan Arabic, outperforming similar models in handling this dialect. The model was created using existing language resources and new datasets.
Alia Al Kasimi started a YouTube channel to share Moroccan recipes after missing the flavors of home while studying in the US. Despite initial criticism, she persevered, eventually launching a successful digital marketing company, creating an AI-generated Moroccan cookbook, and founding an online cooking school to preserve and teach authentic Moroccan cuisine globally.
According to a survey on AI use in teaching and research in Morocco, 67% of those surveyed had used AI-based tools before. The study also reveals that the most popular tool among students was ChatGPT.