Google Translate Breaks Down More Barriers with 110 New Languages
Google Translate just received its biggest update ever, adding support for a whopping 110 new languages! This significant expansion brings the translation service to a wider audience than ever before, including both major languages with millions of speakers and lesser-known dialects experiencing revitalisation.
The update leverages Google’s powerful PaLM 2 large language model, which has been instrumental in this massive language infusion. This isn’t the first time AI has played a key role in Translate’s evolution. Two years ago, 24 languages were introduced through Zero-Shot Machine Translation, and Google has set an ambitious goal of supporting the world’s 1,000 most spoken languages with the help of AI.
This latest addition caters to roughly 8% of the global population. Notably, a quarter of the 110 languages hail from Africa, including Fon, Kikongo, Ga, Swati, Venda, Luo, and Wolof. The update also brings translation support for several languages. These include Afar and Cantonese. Cantonese is known for its writing system’s similarity to Mandarin, posing a unique translation challenge. The update also includes Tok Pisin, an English-based creole and the lingua franca of Papua New Guinea. Additionally, it supports NKo and Manx. Manx is a Celtic language experiencing a revival despite having no native speakers since 1974.
The new languages are now available on Google Translate and will also be integrated into the Google Translate app for Android and iOS devices. This update is a significant step towards breaking down language barriers and fostering communication across the globe.
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