Expanding the horizon of innovation.
Innovation thrives on responsible progress. We build secure, ethical, and beneficial AI systems that respect human values—by design.

Our Values
Our values guide our goals, principles, and culture at Yali Labs. We are committed to upholding these values in everything we do.
Safety
Inclusivity
Innovation
Teamwork
Our Mission
At Yali Labs, our mission is to develop AI tools that are safe, beneficent, human-centric, and serve the public good. We build from the ground up, starting with our flagship project, the Alta Model—a Kinyarwanda large language model crafted with cultural nuance in mind.
We are dedicated to creating technology that not only advances AI but also upholds rigorous standards of safety, transparency, and ethical integrity.
Safety
We develop AI technology with the goal of ensuring it is safe and beneficial for all. This means creating systems that are robust, reliable, and secure.
Beneficence
We aim to develop AI technology that generates positive outcomes for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
Human values
We design AI systems to align with human intentions and values, taking into account cultural, ethical, and moral considerations.
Public benefit
We are committed to developing AI technology that serves the public interest and contributes to the greater good.




Shaping the future with AI.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive community at Yali Labs. If you’re a builder, researcher, or partner—let’s talk about how we can deploy AI that benefits Rwanda and beyond.