Aya has revolutionized natural language processing (NLP) by embracing open science and expanding AI technology to serve a diverse global audience, overcoming the limitations of traditional research that often focuses on a limited number of languages. The Aya-101 model and datasets, released earlier this year, include 513 million samples across 114 languages and involve contributions from 3,000 collaborators worldwide, significantly surpassing the scope of existing open-source models. Aya's impact has been recognized globally, with mentions in major publications like The New York Times and accolades such as a Best Paper Award at the ACL 2024 conference. The initiative has empowered researchers and communities by providing open access to AI technology, allowing for innovation and customization to meet specific needs. In May, C4AI launched the Aya 23 model, which focuses on depth by serving 23 languages with advanced language modeling capabilities. Additionally, the project hosted Expedition Aya, a global challenge to promote multilingual research, resulting in significant contributions in fields such as climate awareness and linguistics.