This Indigenous Language Survived Russian Occupation, but Can It Survive YouTube?
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 05:00 UTC
- Sources: Wired
YouTube's algorithms are driving Kyrgyz children to watch Russian-language content instead of videos in their native language, raising concerns among parents. The cultural shift threatens the survival of the indigenous language.
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