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Gabriela Salas Cabrera

b. 1996

Engineer and master in information technology, data science, object-oriented programming, and artificial intelligence.

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About Gabriela Salas Cabrera

Born 1996. Gabriela Salas Cabrera is a Mexican computer engineer, data scientist and activist.

Gabriela Salas Cabrera is a Mexican programmer, data scientist, and advocate for the preservation of indigenous languages. She is known for her contribution to integrating the Náhuatl language into Google Translate.

Early life and education Salas Cabrera was born in Puerto del Caballo, a community in the municipality of Chapulhuacán, Hidalgo, Mexico. She earned a degree in Information Technology from the Universidad Tecnológica de Tula-Tepeji and later specialized in data science and artificial intelligence. As of 2024, she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mathematics at the Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México.

Career and contributions In 2024, Salas Cabrera partnered with Google to integrate Náhuatl into Google Translate.

Recognition In December 2024, the BBC recognized Salas Cabrera by naming her one of the 100 most influential women in the world.

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Important facts

Born
6 June 1996, Chapulhuacán Municipality
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Computer engineer, data scientist, activist
Nationality
Mexico
Education
Universidad Tecnológica de Tula-Tepeji, Open and Distance Education University of Mexico, Technical University of Madrid
Awards
BBC 100 Women

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabriela Salas Cabrera?

Engineer and master in information technology, data science, object-oriented programming, and artificial intelligence.

When was Gabriela Salas Cabrera born?

Gabriela Salas Cabrera was born on 6 June 1996 in Chapulhuacán Municipality.

What is Gabriela Salas Cabrera's occupation?

Gabriela Salas Cabrera is a computer engineer, data scientist and activist.

What nationality is Gabriela Salas Cabrera?

Gabriela Salas Cabrera is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriela Salas Cabrera

· Wikidata: Q131389633

· DBpedia: Gabriela Salas Cabrera

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