November 14, 2025New Media & SocietyOpen Access

Technolinguistic suspension and the digital futures of minority languages: AI and Meänkieli in Sweden

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Digital marginalization threatens minority languages like Meänkieli, which faces exclusion from AI-driven platforms.
The study involves semi-structured interviews with language technologists and analysis of technology tools.
Technolinguistic suspension highlights how existing technologies undermine linguistic legitimacy and representation.
Overcoming this challenge requires strategic reforms in platform design and long-term support for minority languages.

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Analysis shows the risks of digital marginalization for Meänkieli speakers, indicating the need for better AI inclusivity.

Krutrök et al. (2025) studied this question.

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