AI - Powered Language Preservation: Safeguarding Cham Pa Heritage in Quang Nam

Vietnamese linguistic history suggests that the country's original inhabitants were part of the Austroasiatic linguistic group. Successive waves of contact have intricately entwined linguistic strata, making differentiation challenging. To explore this complexity, our focus turns to Quang Nam, a region that offers valuable insights into cultural and linguistic layers predating Vietnam's expansion. Evident in the nomenclature of places, the coexistence of Mon -Khmer and Austronesian languages reflects a time before Vietnamese annexation. Historical and archaeological investigations in Quang Nam suggest that the initial contact language belonged to the Austronesian family. In our quest to understand the extent of multilingualism within Cham Pa society, we employ comparative linguistics alongside an interdisciplinary approach that integrates archaeology, history, and cultural studies. Furthermore, the application of artificial intelligence in conservation and data management plays a crucial role in preserving and systematically archiving the region's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage. This study investigates the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the preservation of the Cham Pa language in Quang Nam, Vietnam. By analyzing historical linguistic interactions and employing AI -driven techniques, including natural language processing (NLP) and speech recognition, this research explores how AI can contribute to the documentation and revitalization of this endangered Austronesian language. The study identifies challenges such as limited linguistic data and proposes AI -driven solutions, including digital archiving, interactive learning platforms, and automated translation tools. Through interdisciplinary research, this paper highlights AI's potential in safeguarding Cham Pa's cultural and linguistic heritage.