Jace Norton
Jace Norton is a Q'eqchi' interpreter, polyglot, and the CEO/founder of Maya Bridge Language Services: a unique, mission-driven agency focused on increasing language access for lower-diffusion and non-dominant languages like the Mayan languages of Guatemala.
AI and Indigenous Language Access
The author discusses the role of AI in Indigenous language access, arguing that AI has little practical value for Indigenous language interpretation largely because Indigenous and other low-resource languages lack the massive datasets needed for AI to function effectively for interpretation and translation.
Modern Mayans: A Hidden World Closer Than You Think
Jace Norton recounts his career journey from missionary to interpreter to company founder — and how he came to learn about indigenous languages and communities along the way. Now committed to providing language services to underserved populations, Norton encourages readers to look beyond their narrow surroundings to adopt broader perspectives on language access.