Building Voice AI for Students Who Can't Afford Internet: Lessons from Ethiopia

Did you know that 70% of Ethiopian students don't have reliable internet access, yet they're expected to compete globally? This reality hit me hard when I watched my younger sister struggle with her studies, unable to access online learning resources that kids in other countries take for granted. That's when I decided to build Ivy – a voice AI tutor that works entirely offline and speaks Amharic, Ethiopia's primary language. The Technical Challenge: Making AI Work Without Internet Building an of