The National Tribal Telecommunications Association hosted the 2026 Tribal Broadband Midwest Summit in Minnesota. I wrote about the first full day yesterday; today the conversation is all about AI. We got a practical introduction to AI and tribal leaders spoke about using AI to help preserve native languages. The presenters spoke about the difference between AI is a public for private environment.
Welcome from Godrey Enjady
- Trying to get broadband to everyone
- Learn to read contract and rules carefully
- Teaching people how to use new resources and preserving culture
Understanding AI
- AI is a shortcut for images
- Using AI for language preservation
- You need to verify AI results – good memory but not always right
Understanding AI in Tribal Broadband (language preservation)
Q: Is one AI tool (ChatGPT vs GROK…) and is paid worth it?
Each tool has a different benefit. Some folks have subscriptions to all; some none.
You get faster results and more use available if you pay. Creating code? You might want to pay. Simple question? Free is probably OK.
Try out a few tools and see what you like.
You do get different results if you use different tools.
Be cautious of uploading/sharing intellectual data with AI tools – even to have them help you figure something out. (Upload it becomes internalized with AI)
Q: Wat guard rails to you institute to keep data good?
It is a concern. Can’t let AI run amok.